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ABS

This material is a terpolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene.  Usual compositions are about half styrene with the balance divided between butadiene and acrylonitrile.

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CHARACTERISTICS

  • High or low gloss
  • Good impact resistance with toughness and rigidity
  • Metal coatings have excellent adhesion to ABS
  • Easily processed by conventional thermoplastic methods
  • A light-weight plastic
  • Limited solvent resistance
  • Low dielectric strength
  • Only low elongations available (modifications available)
  • Limited outdoor weatherability unless protected
  • Good chemical resistance

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Automotive trim
  • Appliance cases
  • Pipe
  • Plated items
  • Refrigerator liners
  • Musical instrument cases
  • Luggage
  • Telephones
  • Spas
  • Recreational vehicles
  • Pick-up truck caps
  • Specific Gravity                    1.04

  • Izod impact (FT-Lbs)             8.0

  • Heat Distortion ('F @66 psi)    208

 

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Last modified: September 07, 1999