Plastic categories
Every plastic in PlasticsDB is organized into one of these families.
Engineering Plastics
51 materialsBalanced mechanical, thermal, and chemical performance for structural parts.
Commodity Plastics
36 materialsHigh-volume, low-cost polymers for everyday packaging and consumer goods.
High Performance Plastics
1 materialsExtreme temperature, chemical, and mechanical resistance for demanding environments.
Elastomers
35 materialsFlexible, rubber-like polymers with high elongation and resilience.
Thermosets
20 materialsCross-linked polymers with permanent shape and high thermal stability.
Bioplastics
38 materialsPlant-based or biodegradable polymers for sustainable applications.
3D Printing Materials
27 materialsFilaments, resins, and powders optimized for additive manufacturing.
Recycled Plastics
26 materialsPost-consumer and post-industrial recycled polymer grades.