Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 9

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HEALTH AND SANITATION PROCEDURES

The following points should be noted for employee health and 
sanitation.

• The work area should be well ventilated in order to prevent 

the inhalation of dust, organic solvent vapors, etc.

• All unused paint cans must be securely covered.

• Care should be taken to avoid exposure to the skin of adhe-

sives, organic solvents, etc.
If an unavoidable exposure occurs, the exposed area 
should be immediately washed with clean water.

VEHICLE PROTECTION

• Vehicle covers (fender covers, seat covers, etc.) and tape (if 

there is the possibility of damage by tools, equipment, etc.) 
should be used to protect painted surfaces, interior/exterior 
parts and components, etc., from staining and damage.

• For welding operations, a heat-resistant protective cover 

should be used to protect glass, seats, instrument panel, 
carpeting, etc.

AB200106

AB200107

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HEAT-WITHSTAND TEMPERATURES OF RESIN-PLASTIC PARTS

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Because resin-plastic parts are deformed by heat, 
they should be removed if the heat to be applied is 
high enough to cause deformation, as shown by the 
table below.

Material name

Abbreviation

Heat-deformation 
temperature 

°C (°F)

Where mainly used

Acrylonitrile 
styrene acrylate

ASA

80 (176)

Door mirror, Pillar garnish, License 
garnish, Radiator grille

Acrylonitrile 
butadiene styrene

ABS

80 (176)

Air spoiler, Console box, Radiator grille, 
Rear garnish, Headlight bezel

Cellulose acetate

CA

50 

− 90 (122 − 194)

-

Cellulose acetate 
butylate

CAB

60 

− 100 (140 − 212)

Door trim molding

Polyamide

PA

140 

− 160 (284 − 320)

Harness connector, Wheel cover, 
Cooling fan, Fuel strainer

Talc filled 
polyamide

PA-TD

190 

− 200 (374 − 392)

Hood garnish, Door outside handle

Polybutylene 
terephthalate

PBT

120 (248)

Dome light lens, Headlight lens

Polyethylene

PE

100 (212)

Heater duct, Fender liner, Washer tank

High density 
polyethylene

PE-HD (HDPE)

70 

− 90 (158 − 194)

Fuel tank, Splash shield

Phenole 
formaldehyde

PF

170 

− 190 (338 − 374)

Ashtray

Polymethyl 
methacrylate

PMMA

80 

− 100 (176 − 212)

Light lens

Polyacetal

POM

120 (248)

Door regulator handle, Ball joint seat

Polypropylene

PP

80 (176)

Glove compartment, Bumper face, 
Pillar trim, Steering wheel, Heater unit, 
Cooling fan

Polyphenylene 
ether

PPE (PPO)

130 

− 140 (266 − 284)

Accelerator pedal pad, Wheel cover, 
Speaker garnish

Talc filled 
polypropylene

PP-TD (PPF)

100 (212)

Front deck garnish, Stone guard, Floor 
console, Instrument panel

Talc filled 
polypropylene 
(10%)

PP-TD10 (PPF)

110 

− 120 (230 − 248)

Center pillar trim

Talc filled 
polypropylene 
(15%)

PP-TD15 (PPF)

110 

− 120 (230 − 248)

Front pillar trim, Center pillar trim, Rear 
pillar trim

Talc filled 
polypropylene 
(20%)

PP-TD20 (PPF)

120 

− 130 (248 − 266)

Beltline trim, Front deck garnish, Front 
pillar trim

Talc filled 
polypropylene 
(30%)

PP-TD30 (PPF)

130 

− 140 (266 − 284)

Quarter trim, Rear side trim

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Polyurethane

PUR

80 

− 100 (176 − 212)

Bumper, Steering wheel

Polyurethane 
(formed)

PUR-E

80 

− 100 (176 − 212)

Seat cushion, Arm rest, Door trim, 
Instrument panel

Glass fiber 
reinforced RIM 
urethane

PUR-GF [RIM]

100 

− 120 (212 − 248)

Air dam panel

Polyvinyl alcohol

PVAL

*1

-

Polyvinyl butyral

PVB

-

Polyvinyl chloride

PVC

80 (176)

Steering wheel, Side protector molding, 
Shift lever cover, Window molding

Thermoplastic 
elastomer (olefine)

TPO (TEO)

80 (176)

Mud guard, Side air dam

Urea formaldehyde UF

120 

− 145 (248 − 293)

-

Glass fiber 
reinforced 
unsaturated 
polyester

UP-(GT + TD) 
[SMC], [BMC]

200 (392)

Rear air spoiler

Ethylene vinyl 
acetate

E/VAC (EVA)

60 (140)

Mud guard 

Talc filled 
polypropylene

PP + E/P-TD 
[HMPP]

80 

− 100 (176 − 212)

Bumper face, Side air dam, Side 
protector molding

Polyvinyl chloride, 
Polyurethane

PVC, PUR-E

*2

Instrument panel pad

Thermoplastic 
elastomer 
(styrene), Talc filled 
polypropylene

TES, PP-TD

100 

− 120 (212 − 248)

Side splash

Polycarbonate + 
Acrylonitrile 
butadiene

PC + ABS

120 

− 125 (248 − 257)

Door outside handle

Polycarbonate + 
Polyethylene 
terephthalate

PC + PET

120 (248)

Door outside handle

Polycarbonate + 
Polybutylene 
terephthalate

PC + PBT

130 

− 140 (266 − 284)

Door outside handle

Polyphenylene 
ether + Polyamide 
6

PPE (PPO) + PA6 150 

− 160 (302 − 320)

Wheel cover

Polyphenylene 
ether + Polyamide 
66

PPE (PPO) + 
PA66

160 

− 170 (320 − 338)

Wheel cover

Polyphenylene 
ether + Polystyrene

PPE (PPO) + PS

120 

− 130 (248 − 266)

Wheel cover

Material name

Abbreviation

Heat-deformation 
temperature 

°C (°F)

Where mainly used

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NOTE: 

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A slash (/) in the abbreviation indicates that two different materials make two-layer construction.
A plus sign (+) indicates that the two different materials mix each other.

•

If the new material symbols designated by the ISO differ form the old symbols, both are given, with the old 
symbol being enclosed in brackets. ISO: International Organization for Standardization

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*1: Temperature differs depending on the ratio of the materials included.

•

*2: Impossible to fix the temperature due to the multi-layer and foam material structure.

•

If an infra-red lamp is used for drying, use a heat-resistant cover, etc., to protect parts.

HOW TO DISTINGUISH TYPES OF PLASTICS

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There are various methods that can be employed to 
determine types of plastics, among them (1) using a 
chemical solvent, etc., to check it chemically, (2) 
scratching the material to determine its make-up, (3) 
cutting of a small piece (where the scar can't be 
seen) and burning it to judge by the way it burns, etc. 
The following is an outline of the burning method, 
which is a relatively simple method.

Plastic name

Abbreviation

Flame color

Combustion 
Conditions

Self-

 

extinguishing

Odor

Polyvinyl chloride PVC

Yellow flame top 
Blue flame bottom

Burns to black residue Yes

Irritating acid 
odor

Polyethylene

PE

Yellow flame top 
Blue flame bottom

Burns cleanly while 
melting

No

Candle-like 
odor

Polypropylene

PP

Yellow flame top 
Blue flame bottom

• Burns briskly and 

drips

• Slight white smoke

No

Petroleum-like 
odor

Polyurethane

PUR

Orange

Crackles as burns; 
drips

No

Rubber odor

TRUR

Orange

Polycarbonate

PC

Yellow

Cinders remain

To some 
extent

Sweet odor

Polyamide 
(nylon)

PA

Yellow flame top 
Blue flame bottom

Melts and drips

Yes

Strong formic 
acid odor

Polyester resin

UP

Yellow

Ashes remain

No

Styrene odor

Glass-fiber-reinfo
rced plastic

FRP

Yellow

Ashes with glass-fiber 
remnants remain

No

Differs 
according to 
plastic type

Phenol resin

PF

Yellow

Ashes remain

Yes

Formalin odor

ABS resin

ABS

Orange

Burns accompanied by 
foaming and black 
smoke

No

Rubber odor