PLASTIC MATERIAL DATA

elow are typical valves for various generic plastics. For more precise values, please
consult your resin supplier.

Mold Shrinkage Specific Density

Material Extrusion Injection
in Inches Gravity Lbs/In

ABS 435 500 .005 1.03 .037

Acetel 390 .020 1.41 .051

Acrylic 375 450 .0045 1.17 .0422

FEP 600 600 .010 2.11 .0775

Nylon 6 520 550 .013 1.13 .0405

Nylon 6/12 475 500 .011 1.07 .039

Nylon 12 475 445 .003 1.04 .038

Polycarbonate 550 575 .006 1.20 .0434

PBT 460 .020 1.34 .0484

PET 480 490 .002 1.31 .0482

HDPE 410 480 .025 .955 .0345

LDPE 600 400 .027 .92 .033

LLDPE 500 425 .025 .92 .034

Polypropolene 450 490 .005/.018 .91 .033

PVC-Rigid 380 380 .025 1.29/1.4 .050

PVC- Flexible 365 300 .025 1.23/1.37 .050

Polyurethane 400 400 .02 1.2 .0433

PTFE 2.16 .0785