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PLASTIC PROPERTIES CHART
When repairing, some parts may be deformed by the heat. Therefore, confirm the properties of the plastic parts, and remove parts beforehand as necessary.

Code
Material name
Heat resistant temperature limit* °C (°F)
Resistance to alcohol or gasoline
Notes
AAS
Acrylonitrile Acrylic Styrene
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents.
ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents.
AES
Acrylonitrile Ethylene Styrene
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents.
ASA
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents.
CAB
Cellulose Acetate
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents.
EVA
Ethylene Acetate
70 (158)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents.
E/VAC
Ethylene/ Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin
70 (158)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents.
FRP
Fiber Reinforced Plastics
180 (356)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Avoid alkali.
PA
Polyamide (Nylon)
80 (176)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Avoid battery acid.
PBT
Polybutylene Terephthalate
160 (320)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
PC
Polycarbonate
120 (248)
Alcohol is harmless.
Avoid gasoline, brake fluid, wax, wax removers and organic solvents. Avoid alkali.
PE
Polyethylene
80 (176)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
PEI
Polyetherimide
160 (320)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
PET
Polyethylene Terephthalate
75 (167)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Avoid dipping in water.
PGM
Polypropylene Glass Fiber Pulp
80 (176)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
PMMA
Polymethyl Methacrylate
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc.
POM
Polyoxymethylene (Polyacetal)
100 (212)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
PP
Polypropylene
80 (176)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
PPC
Polyphthlate Carbonate
149 (300)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
PPE
Polyphenylene Ether
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc.
PPF
Composite Reinforced Polypropylene
80 (176)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
PPO
Modified Polyphenylene Oxide
100 (212)
Alcohol is harmless.
Gasoline is harmless if applied only for quick wiping to remove grease.
PS
Polystyrene
60 (140)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc.
PUR
Polyurethane
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for very short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc.
PVC
Polyvinylchloride (Vinyl)
80 (176)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc.
SAN
Styrene Acrylojirywr
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc.
TPE
Thermoplastic Elastomer
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc.
TPO
Thermoplastic Olefine
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless. Gasoline is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc.
TPU
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
80 (176)
Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts.
(e.g., quick wiping to remove grease)
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc.
TSOP
TOYOTA Super Olefine Polymer
80 (176)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Most solvents are harmless.
UP
Unsaturated Polyester
110 (233)
Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.
Avoid alkali.
  1. *The heat resistant temperature means a temperature that may cause heat deformation during a procedure.

THE PLASTIC BODY PARTS MATERIAL LIST

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*1
Front Bumper Extension Mounting Bracket (TSOP)
*2
Front Bumper Cover (TSOP)
*3
Radiator Lower Grille (PP)
*4
Front Spoiler Cover (TPO)
*5
Radiator Grille (ABS/PE/PP)
*6
Radiator Grille Moulding (ABS)
*7
Emblem (AES/PMMA,PC)
*8
Front Bumper Extension (PP)
*9
Head Light Washer Cover (ABS)
*10
Head Light (PC/PP)
*11
Cowl Top Ventilator Louver (PP)
*12
Front Side Panel Protector (PP)
*13
Outside Rear View Mirror (ABS/AES)
*14
Side Turn Signal Light (PMMA/ASA)
*15
Windshield Outside Moulding (AES/TPO)
*16
Front Door Front Lower Frame Upper Cover (ASA)
*17
Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding (TPE,PVC)
*18
Door Outside Handle (PC/PBT)
*19
Side Name Plate (ABS)
*20
Front Bumper Extension (ABS)
*21
Front Fender Name Plate (ABS)
*22
Rocker Panel Moulding (TSOP)
*23
Front Wheel Opening Extension Pad (PP)
*24
Rear Wheel House Plate (PP)
*25
Door Window Frame Moulding (ASA)
*26
Rear Combination Light (PMMA/ASA)
*27
Quarter Window Upper Moulding (ASA)
*28
Antenna (ABS/PC)
*29
Center Stop Light (PMMA/ASA)
*30
Rear Spoiler Cover (ABS)
*31
Back Door Outside Garnish (ABS/AES)
*32
Licence Plate Light (PC)
*33
Emblem (AES/PMMA)
*34
Name Plate (ABS)
*35
Rear Light (PMMA/ASA)
*36
Reflex Reflector (PMMA/ABS)
*37
Rear Bumper Cover (TSOP)
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  1. / Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.
  2. , Resin material differs with model.

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