For 1990-2009 cars

Identifying Symbol - Old Symbol in (). | Chemical Composition or Plastic Family Name | Typical Area(s) Where Part is Used | Examples of Common/Trade Names | Type of Plastic
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ABS | Acrylonitrile/Butadiene-Styrene | Ashtray | Amberol, Bakelite, Durez, Genal, Phenolic, Plyophen, Resinox | Rigid, Thermoset
ABS + PC | Acrylonitrile/Butadiene-Styrene + Polycarbonate | Bumper Fascia, Cowl Panel, Deflector Panel, Door Panel, Inner Fender, Interior Molding, Kick Panel, Load Floor, Radiator Shroud, Wheel Cover | Azdel, Daplen, Escorene, Marlex, Novolen, Oleflo, Profa, Tenite | Flexible, Thermoset
ABS/PVC | ABS/Vinyl (Soft) | Bezels, Chromed Plastic, Headlamp Door, Ornaments | Noryl, Oleflo, Prevex | Rigid, Thermoset
EPDM | Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer | Dash Panel, Door Panel | Durathon, Dylan, Lustrex, Polystyrol, Styron | Flexible, Soft
EVA (EVAC) | Ethylene/Vinyl Acetate | Bumper Fascia, Filler Panel, Front/Rear Body Panel, Pickup Box | Bayflex, Castethane, RIM, RRIM, SRIM | Thermoset
PA | Polyamide | Interior Soft Trim, I/P Skins, Roof Cover | Geon, Pliovic, Unichem, Vinoflex, Vinyl, Vinylite | Flexible, Vinyl
PA, PAG, PAGG | Polyamide | Center Console, Glove Box Door, Interior Trim Panel | Foracryl, Lustran, Tyril | Rigid
PA + PPE | Polymide + Polypheneylene Ether | Air Dam, Bumper Fascia, Valance Panel | EPI, EPII, TPO, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) | Flexible, Thermoset
PBT + TEEE (PBTP + EEBC) | Polybutylene, Terephthalate + Ether, Ester Block Compound | Bumper Covers | TPO | Flexible Thermoplastic
PC | Polycarbonate | Bumper Fascia, Gravel Deflector, Soft Filler Panel, Window Molding | Estane, Pellethane, Roylar, Toxin | Flexible, Thermoset
PC + PETP | Polycarbonate + Polybutylene, Terephthalate | Air Scoop, Air Spoiler, Fascia Extension, Hood, Instrument Housing, Rear Compartment Lid, Roof, Ventilation Grid | Fiberglass, Premiglass, Selectron, SMC, Vibrinmat | Rigid, Thermoset
PE | Polyethylene | Fuel Tank Shield, Inner Fender Panel, Interior Trim Panel, Seat Belt Cover, Spoiler, Valance | Alathon, Dylan, Foriflex, Hi-fax, Hosalen, Marlex, Paxon | Rigid, Thermoplastic
For symbols not listed in this table, contact the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15096-0001