PLASTIC BODY PARTS PP-2 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 1. The repair procedure for plastic body parts must conform with the type of plastic material. 2. Plastic body parts are identified by the codes in the following chart. 3. When repairing metal body parts adjoining plastic body parts (by brazing, frame cutting, welding, painting etc.), consideration must given to the property of the plastic. *Temperatures higher than those listed here may result in material deformation during repair.
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. EPDM Ethylene Propylene 100 (212) 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. FRP Fiber Reinforced Plastics 180 (356) Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. Avoid alkali.
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 oraromatic solvents. 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.