Reinhard, this is a tough one,maybe mylat(polyethylene terephthalate) ??? according to my handy id book blue flame hard to ignite is some type of pom (acetal,delrin) but that does not sound right. a good source for future sleuthing is: "simple methods for identification of plastics" by dietrich braun distributed in europe by carl hanser verlag kolbergertr 22,d-8000 munchen 80 good luck! robert