Plastic Properties
| HDPE | PET | PVC | Polystyrene | |
| Clarity | Hazy Transparent | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Impact Strength | Good to Excellent | Good to Excellent | Fair to Good | Fair to Good |
| Temperature at which Distorts | 200 F to 250 F | 125 F to 160 F | 140 F to 150 F | 200 F to 220 F |
| Resistance to Impact | Good to Excellent | Good to Excellent | Fair to Good | Poor to Good |
| Resistance to Heat | Good | Poor to Fair | Poor to Fair | Fair |
| Resistance to Cold | Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Resistance to Sunlight | Fair | Good | Poor to Good | Fair to Poor |
| Resistance to Acids | Fair to Very Good | Fair | Good to Very Good | n/a |
| Resistance to Alcohol | Good | Good to Poor | Good to Very Good | n/a |