Material conforming to this specification is recommended for injection molding or extruding into items with good mechanical properties, good electrical properties in high humidity environments, self-extinguishing behavior, fungus resistance, hydrolytic stability, and good strength at elevated temperatures. This material has a maximum continuous use temperature of 100°C (212°F), at which temperature it retains more than half of its room temperature strength and stiffness. Exposure at temperatures up to its deflection temperature 121°C (250°F) are feasible for short times in air or for longer times in non-oxidizing environments. The material is resistant to most aqueous environments, but is swollen, dissolved, or stress cracked under some conditions in some chlorinated or aromatic organic environments. Specific end use testing is recommended to establish the effects of time, temperature, and environment on the molded item. Typical applications are: proximity fuse nose cones, flare housings, shells, connectors (requiring electrical properties), and surgical instruments (requiring strength and stiffness plus ability to resist repeated steam sterilizations). Class 2 material is recommended for handles of electrical power tools and similar applications requiring extremely low flammability.