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Absorbing impact without cracking or breaking, these plastic pellets are molded into parts that endure bumps, scrapes, and falls. Use them with injection molders, 3D printers, and other molding equipment.

HIPS pellets are easy to thermoform, so they’re good for signs, packaging, and other light duty applications.

ABS pellets are easy to thermoform, have good impact resistance at low temperatures, and have more chemical resistance than those made of HIPS or polycarbonate. They’re also more impact resistant than HIPS pellets. Use them to make storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.

PVDF pellets are flexible, weather resistant, and have the most chemical resistance of all these materials. Choose those with a higher melting temperature when more heat resistance is needed; however, they’re not as flexible as the other PVDF pellets. PVDF is also known as Kynar.

Polycarbonate pellets handle higher temperatures than any of these other materials, but they’re difficult to thermoform. Clear in color and a lightweight alternative to glass, they’re often used to make windows, machine guards, and instrument covers.

Container
Type	Size, lbs.	Molding Temperature, °F	Melting Temperature, °F	Melt Flow Rate	Shrinkage	Hardness	Impact Strength	Tensile Strength	Clarity	Specifications Met		Each
HIPS Plastic
Off-White
Pail	7	100° to 150°	410° to 480°	9 g/10 min	0.3%-0.6%	Rockwell R105 (Hard)	2 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)	3,550 psi (Poor)	Opaque	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020	0000000	000000
Cardboard Box	50	100° to 150°	410° to 480°	9 g/10 min	0.3%-0.6%	Rockwell R105 (Hard)	2 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)	3,550 psi (Poor)	Opaque	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020	0000000	000000
ABS Plastic
Off-White
Pail	7	145° to 185°	400° to 460°	35 g/10 min	0.5%-0.8%	Rockwell R108 (Hard)	5.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)	6,500 psi (Good)	Opaque	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020	0000000	000000
Cardboard Box	50	145° to 185°	400° to 460°	35 g/10 min	0.5%-0.8%	Rockwell R108 (Hard)	5.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)	6,500 psi (Good)	Opaque	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020	0000000	000000
PVDF Plastic
Off-White
Jar	5	125° to 190°	245° to 255°	1 g/10 min	2%-3.5%	Durometer 50D (Medium Soft)	No Break (Excellent)	1,700 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	000000
Jar	5	125° to 190°	270° to 280°	8 g/10 min	2%-3.5%	Durometer 57D (Medium Soft)	No Break (Excellent)	2,000 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	000000
Polycarbonate Plastic
Clear
Pail	10	180° to 240°	540° to 590°	22 g/10 min	0.5%-0.7%	Rockwell R120 (Hard)	14 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)	9,100 psi (Good)	Transparent	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1580	0000000	000000
Cardboard Box	50	180° to 240°	540° to 590°	22 g/10 min	0.5%-0.7%	Rockwell R120 (Hard)	14 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)	9,100 psi (Good)	Transparent	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1580	0000000	000000

Moisture-Resistant Plastic Pellets

These pellets resist swelling when exposed to water, making them suitable for use in wet environments. Melt and mold them into desired shapes. Pellets are made from virgin resins and are compatible with various types of molding equipment such as injection molders and 3D printers.

Choose HDPE pellets for general-purpose applications such as protoyping.

HoPP and CoPP pellets are harder than HDPE pellets, so they won't scratch as easily. HoPP has greater tensile strength than CoPP. However, CoPP has better impact resistance. It resists impact even at low temperatures.

Container
Type	Size, lbs.	Molding Temperature, °F	Melting Temperature, °F	Melt Flow Rate	Shrinkage	Hardness	Impact Strength	Tensile Strength	Clarity	Specifications Met		Each
HDPE Plastic
White
Pail	7	80° to 140°	375° to 440°	6 g/10 min	1.2%-2%	Shore D62 (Medium)	1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)	4,100 psi (Poor)	Opaque	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	0000000
Cardboard Box	50	80° to 140°	375° to 440°	6 g/10 min	1.2%-2%	Shore D62 (Medium)	1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)	4,100 psi (Poor)	Opaque	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	000000
HoPP Plastic
White
Pail	7	90° to 150°	375° to 450°	12 g/10 min	1.3%-1.7%	Rockwell R112 (Hard)	1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)	5,600 psi (Good)	Semi-Clear	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	000000
Cardboard Box	50	90° to 150°	375° to 450°	12 g/10 min	1.3%-1.7%	Rockwell R112 (Hard)	1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)	5,600 psi (Good)	Semi-Clear	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	000000
CoPP Plastic
White
Pail	7	90° to 150°	375° to 450°	4 g/10 min	1.3%-1.7%	Rockwell R105 (Hard)	No Break (Excellent)	3,200 psi (Poor)	Opaque	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	000000
Cardboard Box	50	90° to 150°	375° to 450°	4 g/10 min	1.3%-1.7%	Rockwell R105 (Hard)	No Break (Excellent)	3,200 psi (Poor)	Opaque	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	000000

Wear-Resistant Plastic Pellets

With a low coefficient of friction, these pellets won't wear away from abrasion that’s often caused by contact with moving parts. Melt and mold them into desired shapes. All of these pellets are made from virgin resins and are compatible with various types of molding equipment, such as injection molders or 3D printers. They handle high temperatures without losing their mechanical properties.

PEEK and PVDF pellets stand up to acids, alkalis, and oils. PEEK pellets are often used as a lightweight alternative for metal parts in chemical-processing applications. They will expand when exposed to moisture. PVDF pellets are more chemical resistant than PEEK pellets. They also withstand moisture better than PEEK pellets and won’t break down when exposed to UV rays.

Nylon pellets resist impacts, making them more durable than PEEK and PVDF pellets. They will expand and contract when exposed to moisture and temperature changes.

Container
Type	Size, lbs.	Molding Temperature, °F	Melting Temperature, °F	Melt Flow Rate	Shrinkage	Hardness	Impact Strength	Tensile Strength	Coefficient of Friction	Clarity		Each
PEEK Plastic
Tan
Jar	5	350° to 390°	650° to 720°	36 g/10 min	1.4-1.6%	Rockwell M100 (Hard)	0.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)	14,500 psi (Excellent)	0.2-0.4	Opaque	0000000	0000000
Cardboard Box	50	350° to 390°	650° to 720°	36 g/10 min	1.4-1.6%	Rockwell M100 (Hard)	0.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)	14,500 psi (Excellent)	0.2-0.4	Opaque	0000000	00000000
PVDF Plastic
Off-White
Jar	5	120° to 190°	325° to 340°	5 g/10 min	2-3.5%	Durometer 75D (Medium)	1.8-4 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)	6,500 psi (Good)	0.2	Semi-Clear	0000000	000000
Nylon Plastic
Off-White
Pail	10	130° to 200°	470° to 535°	Not Rated	1.3-1.7%	Rockwell R115 (Hard)	0.8 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	11,000 psi (Good)	0.4	Opaque	0000000	000000
Cardboard Box	50	130° to 200°	470° to 535°	Not Rated	1.3-1.7%	Rockwell R115 (Hard)	0.8 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	11,000 psi (Good)	0.4	Opaque	0000000	000000

Colorants for Plastic Pellets

Black

Blue

Dark Gray

Gray

Light Blue

White

Yellow

Green

Dark Red

Orange

Red

Add color when making plastic parts by mixing these colorants with your resin before melting the blend. They work with many types of plastic, so you don’t have to stock colorants for each type. Highly concentrated, they only need to make up 1-2% of your blend in order to create the desired color when used with most plastics. They’re also known as colorant masterbatches.

		5lbs.		50lbs.
Color	Maximum Temperature, °F		Each		Each
For Use With ABS Plastic, Acetal Plastic, Nylon Plastic, PBT Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic
Black	570°	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000000
Blue	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
Dark Gray	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
Gray	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
Light Blue	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
White	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
Yellow	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
For Use With ABS Plastic, Acetal Plastic, PBT Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic
Green	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
For Use With ABS Plastic, Acetal Plastic, PBT Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic
Dark Red	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
For Use With ABS Plastic, Nylon Plastic, PBT Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic
Orange	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000
For Use With Polyethylene Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic
Red	570°	0000000	000000	0000000	00000000

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