# 2.2.1.2.1 Standard Plastics

> From: LOCTITE®X Digital Manual for Bonding (https://www.loctitex.com/en/manuals/bonding/2.2.1.2.1-standard-plastics/)

###### 2.2.1.2.1 Standard Plastics

_Figure 21 Example of plastic (PE) granulate_

![Figure 21 Example of plastic (PE) granulate](/en/manuals/bonding/assets/img/plastic-polyethylene-pe-bonding-adhesive.jpg)

Standard plastics include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and acrylic (PMMA). These account for about 80% of the world’s plastic consumption and are best suited for mass production in consumer goods and packaging industries because of their low price. Even though the mechanical properties are inferior to those of engineering plastics, polyolefins (PE and PP), are ideal for specific technical applications because of their chemical resistance and PVC because of its electrical insulation properties.