Plastic raw material types are fundamental materials that directly affect the performance, durability, and cost of products used in industry. They are divided into different main groups as thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers, each with its own distinct fields of application.

Most Common Types of Thermoplastics

•  PE (Polyethylene): A lightweight plastic with high chemical resistance, used in the production of packaging, bags, pipes, and tanks.
• PP (Polypropylene): A heat-resistant and durable material preferred in the automotive parts, home accessories, textile, and packaging industries.
• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride): A plastic used in window profiles, doors, pipes, cable sheathing, and flooring, available in rigid or flexible forms.
• PS (Polystyrene): A type of raw material used in disposable products, insulation materials, and packaging foams, available in transparent or foam form. 
• PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): A recyclable and transparent plastic used in beverage bottles, food packaging, and textile fibers. 
• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): A highly impact-resistant engineering plastic used in durable toys, automotive interior trim parts, and electronic device housings. 

Thermoset and Engineering Plastics

•  Epoxy Resins: Thermoset materials used in the production of adhesives, coatings, and composites, offering high mechanical strength when cured. 
• Phenolic resins: Due to their resistance to heat and chemicals, they are used in applications such as electrical insulation and brake pads.
• PA (Polyamide – Nylon): A highly wear-resistant engineering plastic used in the gear, bearing, machine part, and textile industries.
• PC (Polycarbonate): Preferred in safety glass, protective equipment, and lighting products where transparency and impact resistance are required.
• POM (Polyacetal): A material with high dimensional stability used in precision mechanical parts, fasteners, and automotive components.

Considerations When Selecting Plastic Raw Materials

When selecting suitable plastic raw materials, criteria such as mechanical strength, heat resistance, chemical resistance, transparency, food contact suitability, and recyclability are taken into consideration. Choosing the right materials helps optimize production costs while improving product quality.