Comparison of materials
The following table gives a general idea of the properties of the various materials. For more detailed information on material performance in your specific application environment please consult your local FIBOX representative. You can also see detailed information on Fibox polycarbonate chemical resistance here. For a plain-language look at how each plastic behaves in practice, see our overview of plastic enclosure materials.
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Material Properties
| Property | ABS | Fiberglass | Polycarbonate |
| Outdoor use | *** | ***** | ***** |
| Indoor use | ***** | ***** | ***** |
| Cost | ***** | * | *** |
| Light weight | ***** | *** | ***** |
| High rigidity | * | **** | *** |
| Impact resistance | *** | **** | ***** |
| Saltwater environments | ** | ***** | ***** |
| Neutral salts | ***** | ***** | |
| Acids, low concentrations | **** | ***** | ***** |
| Acids, high concentrations | * | *** | *** |
| Alkalis, low concentrations | ***** | **** | *** |
| Alkalis, high concentrations | **** | **** | * |
| Petroleum | * | ***** | *** |
| Hydraulic oil | ***** | ***** | ***** |
| Alcohols | *** | **** | **** |
| Solvents | * | ***** | * |
| Cooling fluids | ***** | ***** | *** |
**** = Excellent
* = Poor