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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin

Fans/Shrouds Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness PA6, PA66, PP, TPV RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, IPC PP, BASF Ultramid®,

Ascend Vydyne®, Asahi Thermylene®, Enplast EZprene®

Active Grill Shutters Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness PA6, PP RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, IPC PP, BASF Ultramid®,

Asahi Thermylene®

HVAC Components Low Temp Toughness, Chemical Resistance,Stiffness & Strength PP, TPO IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®, Enplast Protuf®

Engine Air Cleaner Housings

Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,Surface Appearance, Bondable PP IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®

Air Intake Manifolds Good Surface Appearance, High Stiffness,Bondable PA6, PA66 RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®

Brake System Components

Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness, Wear/Lubricity PA66, PA6, PBT, PET RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®

& Ultradur®, Celanese Celanex®

Brake Fluid Reservoir Chemical Resistance, Low Temp Toughness PA66, PP RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®,Formosa Formolene®, Ineos PP

Engine Covers Good Surface Appearance, Heat Resistance,Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance PA6, PA66, PP RMA PP, Hylon® & EnViramid®, Ascend Vydyne®,

BASF Ultramid®, Asahi Thermylene®

Fluid/Coolant Handling Connectors, Radiator

End Tanks, etc.

Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness

Hydrolysis Resistant PA6 & PA66 RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®

Fuel Vapor Canister Chemical Resistance, Stiffness & Strength PA6, PA66, PP RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, BASF Ultramid®,Ascend Vydyne®, Asahi Thermylene®

Valve Train Covers Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness, Impact Resistance PA6, PA66 RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®

Suspension Components

Toughness/Strength, Impact Resistance,Chemical Resistance PA6, PA66, POM, PP RMA PP & Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultraform®,

Asahi Thermylene®, Celanese Celcon® & Hostaform®

POWERTRAIN/UNDERHOOD

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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin

Air Bag Housings (Instrument Panel)

High Impact Resistance, Wear Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Good Toughness & Stiffness,

Chemical ResistancePA66 RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®

Air Conditioning & Heating Ducts

Surface Appearance, Scratch Resistance, UV Resistance

ABS, PC-ABS, PE,PP, TPO

Styrolution Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Chi Mei Wonderloy®, RMA Hybrid®, IPC PP,

Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Thermylene®

CHMSL Housing (Center High Mount

Stop Lamp)

Heat Resistance, UV Resistance, Surface Appearance PC-ABS, ASA RMA Hybrid®, Trinseo Pulse®, Styrolution Luran®S

Console Surface Appearance, Scratch Resistance, UV Resistance, Wear Resistance

ABS, PC-ABS,PP, TPO

Styrolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Chi Mei Polylac®, RMA Hybrid®, IPC PP,

Asahi Thermylene®, Enplast Protuf®

Door Handles Abrasion Resistance, Impact Resistance, Good Stiff-ness, Chemical Resistance, Creep Resistance

PA6, PP, ABS,PC-ABS

RMA Hylon®, BASF Ultramid®, Asahi Thermylene®, IPC PP, Chimei Polylac®, Styrolution Lustran®, Terluran® & Novodur®,

Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®

Floor Mats Impact Resistance, Wear Resistance, Good Toughness TPV Enplast Enflex®

Grab Handles Good Toughness, Good Stiffness, Colorability PA6, POM, PP RMA Hylon®, Celanese Hostaform® & Celcon®, IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®, BASF Ultraform® & Ultramid®

Instrument Cluster Surface Appearance, UV Resistance, Scratch Resistance PP, ABS, PC-ABS

IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®, Strylolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®,

Chimei Polylac®, RMA Hybrid®

Instrument Panel Structure

Good Stiffness, Good Toughness, Imact Resistance, Dimensional Stability

ABS, PC-ABS,TPO, PP

IPC PP, RMA Hybrid®, Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Therymylene®, Chimei Polylac®, Strylolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®,

Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®

Interior Trim Parts Dimensional Stability, Scratch Resistance, Chemical Resistance ABS, PC-ABS RMA Hybrid®, Styrolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®,

Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®

Interior Trim PartsSoft Inserts

(ex: Cup Bases)Good Toughness, Good Stiffness, Colorability TPV Enplast Enflex®

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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin

Seatbelt Components Wear Resistance/Lubricity, Good Strength, Impact Resistance

PA6, PA66, ABS,PC-ABS, PC

RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®, RMA Hybrid®, Chimei Polylac®, Styrolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®,

Trinseo Magnum®, Calibre® & Pulse®

Speaker Grills Surface Appearance, UV Resistance, Scratch Resistance ABS, PC-ABS, POM

Celanese Hostaform® & Celcon®, BASF Ultraform®, RMA Hybrid®, Chimei Polylac®, Styrolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®,

Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®

Speedometer Components

(Interior)

Surface Appearance, Paintability, UV Resistance/Weatherable

PC, PA6, ABS,PC-ABS

RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid®, Trinseo Magnum®, Chimei Polylac®, Pulse® & Calibre®, Styrolution Terluran®,

Novodur® & Lustran®

Steering Column Housing

Surface Appearance, Good Strength, Impact Resistance, Scratch Resistance

PC-ABS, ABS, POM, TPO, PA6, PP

Celanese Hostaform® & Celcon®, RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultraform®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Styrolution

Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®, Chimei Polylac®, Enplast Protuf®, IPC PP, Asahi Therymylene®

Trim & Door Quarter Panels

Surface Appearance, Scratch Resistance, UV Resistance

PP, ABS, PC-ABS, TPO

Ineos Terluran® & Lustran®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, IPC PP, Asahi Therymylene®, Enplast Protuf®

Window Latch Surface Appearance, Good Stiffness, Scratch Resistance, UV Resistance PA6 RMA Hylon®, BASF Ultramid®

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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin

Roof Rack Components Heat Resistance, Impact Resistance, UV Resistance/Weatherable, Chemical Resistance

PP, ASA, PC-ASA, PA6

Styrolution Luran® S, RMA/IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®, RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid®

Cowl Vent Grille (CVG)/Leaf Catcher

High Stiffness, Low Temp Toughness, Low Water Absorption, Chemical Resistance PP, TPO, ASA RMA/IPC PP, Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Thermylene®,

Styrolution Luran® S ASA

Front Grilles Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Stiffness

& Strength, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable

ABS, PC-ABS, ASA, PP, TPO

Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, IPC PP, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Samyang Triloy®,

Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Thermylene®, RMA Hybrid®

Lamp Housings (Front & Rear)

Heat Resistance, Paintable/Platable, Impact Resistance, Bondable

PP, ASA, PC-ASA, ABS, PMMA, PA6

Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, RMA Hylon®,

Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®, Plaskolite Optix®

Headlamp Support Brackets

Stiffness/Strength, Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance

PBT-ASA, PA6, PBT, ABS, ASA

Styrolution Luran® S, Lustran®, Terluran®, & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum®, RMA Hylon®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur® S, Celanese Celanex®

Exterior Mirrors Housing & Mirror Sail

Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, UV Resistance/Weatherable,

Paintable/Platable

ASA, PC-ASA, ABS, PA6, PA66

Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, RMA Hylon®,

Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®

Exterior Mirrors Internal Components Mirror Bracket & Glass Holder

Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, Wear Resistance/Lubricity

PA6, PA66, PA6/12, ASA, ABS, PC-ASA,

PC-ABS

Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, BASF Ultramid®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Samyang Triloy®, RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, Ascend Vydyne®, EMS Grivory®

Wheel Covers Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable

ASA, ABS, PC-ABS, PA6. PPE/PA

Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Asahi Xyron®, RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid®, Samyang Triloy®

Door HandlesChemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, Impact

Resistance, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable

PA6, ABS, PC-ABS, PP, PBT

RMA Hylon®, EnViramid® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Asahi Thermylene®, Styrolution Lustran®, Terluran®, & Novodur®, Celanese Celanex®

Pillar CoversChemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, Impact

Resistance, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable

ABS, PC-ABS, ASA, PMMA

Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Samyang Triloy®, Styrolution Luran®,Lustran®, Terluran® & Novodur®, Plaskolite Optix®,

RMA Hybrid®, Chimei Polylac®

Tailgate Trim/HandlesChemical Resistance, Good Stiffness,

Impact Resistance, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable

ABS, ASA, PC-ABS, TPO, PA6, PP

Styrolution Luran® S, Lustran®, Terluran® & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Samyang Triloy®, IPC

PP, Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Thermylene®

Windshield Wiper Components

Chemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, Wear Resistance/Lubricity,

UV Resistance/Weatherable

PBT, POM, ASA, TPV, PA66

Celanese Celanex®, Hostaform® & Celcon®, RMA Hylon®, Enplast Enflex® , BASF Ultradur®, Ultraform® & Ultramid®,

Styrolution Luran® S

EXTERIOR

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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin

Alternator Components Chemical Resistance, Heat Resistance, Electrical Performance Nylon, PPS, PSU RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®,

EMS Grivory®, Celanese Fortron®

Battery Tray Chemical Resistance, Heat Resistance,Impact Resistance GF PP RMA Hypro®, Asahi Thermylene®

Coil Bobbins Abrasion Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance, Low Temperature Toughness Nylon, PBT, PET RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®,

BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Celanex®

Fuse & Junction System

Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance, Low Temperature Toughness, Electrical Performance

Nylon, PBT, PET, PSU, Thermosets

RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Celanex®

Ignition ComponentsHeat Resistance, Dimensional Stability,

Electrical Performance, Low Temperature Toughness, Life Cycle Durability

Nylon, PBT, PET, PEI RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Celanex®

ConnectorsHeat Resistance, Dimensional Stability,

Electrical Performance, Low Temperature Toughness, Chemical Resistance

PBT, PET, Nylon, SPS, PPO/HIPS,

PPO/PA

RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Fortron® & Celanex®, Asahi Xyron®

Power Distribution Boxes

Covers/Spacers/Bodies

Heat Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Electrical Performance, Low Temperature

Toughness, Chemical Resistance

Nylon, PBT, PET, PC/PBT, SPS, PPO/HIPS,

PPO/PA

RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Fortron® & Celanex®, Asahi Xyron®

SensorsHeat Resistance, Dimensional Stability,

Electrical Performance, Low Temperature Toughness, Chemical Resistance

Nylon, PBT, PET, PC/PBT, SPS, PPO/HIPS,

PPO/PA, PEI

RMA Hylon®, EnViramid® & Hybrid®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Fortron® & Celanex®, Asahi Xyron®

Switches (Headlamp/Brake/Turn Signal)

Wear Resistance/Lubricity, UV Resistance/Weatherable, Surface

Appearance, Low Temperature Toughness, Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance

Nylon, PBT, PET, ABS/PC, POM, PPS

RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®, Ultraform® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese

Fortron®, Celanex®, Celcon® & Hostaform®, Trinseo Pulse®

Window Lift Mechanism

Wear Resistance/Lubricity, UV Resistance/Weatherable, Surface Appearance,

Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance

Nylon, PC/PBT, POM

RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®, Ultraform® & Ultradur®,

Celanese Celanex®, Celcon® & Hostaform®

Wire Harness Troughs/Fasteners

Stiffness & Strength, Chemical Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance Nylon, PP RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, BASF Ultramid®, Ascend Vydyne®,

IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®

Wire Ties Stiffness & Strength, Chemical Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance Nylon RMA Hylon® & EnViramid® , BASF Ultramid®, Ascend Vydyne®

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