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While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, IAPD assumes no responsibility for the content of it, but instead offers it as an educational tool to anyone working with plastics.

The IAPD Rectangle
This excellent employee reference tool is a must, and now it's FREE! On one side, there is a list of thermoplastics broken out by type and characteristics, and the other side includes IAPD members' most commonly used thermoplastics in property comparison graphs.

Download the IAPD Rectangle now.

IAPD members may publish the IAPD Rectangle on their own web sites or print for their customers or employees. You must keep IAPD's logo and contact information, but you may add your own company logo. Before posting, please submit the updated document to Wendy Schantz at wschantz@iapd.org for IAPD approval.

IAPD Property Tables
Download the IAPD Property Tables directly from IAPD's popular Introduction to Plastics now for free! ASTM and ISO standards are both available for your convenience. If you like what you see, be sure to order the book for easy access to the property tables, as well as information regarding properties and applications for the different materials.

• Acetal (POM)
• Acrylic (PMMA)
• ABS and SAN
• Amino Compounds
• Cellulosics
• Epoxy Molding and Casting Resins
• Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE)
• Fluoropolymers (PTFE, FEP, PFA, PVDF and Modified ETFE)
• Industrial Laminates
• Nylon
• Nylon, Cast
• Phenolic
• Polyamide-Imide (PAI)
• Sulfone Polymers
• Polycarbonate (PC)
• PCTFE
• PETG
• Polyesters, Thermoplastic
• Polyesters, Thermoset
• Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
• Polyetherimide (PEI)
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polyimides (PI)
• Polyphenylene Ether Resins (PPE)
• Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polystyrene (PS)
• Polytetrafluoroethylene-Perfluoromethylvinylether (MFA)
• Polyurethane (PU)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlorinated (CPVC)
• PVC/Acrylic Alloy Extruded Sheet
• Thermoplastics Elastomers
• Vulcanized Fibre

The IAPD Magazine
IAPD's semi-monthly publication is now available free online. View the current issue at www.theiapdmagazine.com. While there, you can sign up for a free online subscription!

Employee Safety Manual
The informative Employee Safety Manual is now available for download — FREE. This manual covers general safety information as well as information specific to those in the plastics industry. Print a copy for all of your employees! Download Safety Manual in PDF Format.