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Automotive Plastics
Automotive plastic materials for interiors, exterior parts, low-VOC systems, and functional components.
Overview
Automotive plastics must balance impact, stiffness, dimensional stability, heat aging, weatherability, VOC requirements, appearance, and production consistency.
Automotive Plastics ApplicationsCommon Problems
Which plastics are commonly used in automotive parts?
Modified PP, reinforced PP, PC/ABS, ABS, PA, PBT, ASA, UV-stabilized, and flame-retardant compounds are widely used.
What matters for automotive interior plastics?
Low odor and VOC, impact performance, scratch resistance, dimensional stability, color consistency, and heat aging are common requirements.