The ABS three monomer system can be tailored to yield a good balance of properties. Basically, styrene contributes ease of processing characteristics, acrylonitrile imparts chemical resistance and increased surface hardness, and the butadiene contributes impact strength and overall toughness.
ABS is considered the best of the styrenic family. It is hard, tough and rigid.
Glass-reinforced ABS has improved properties over the non-reinforced resin. This advantage opens a wide range of high performance opportunities, particularly in applications requiring high strengths, rigidity and dimensional stability.
ABS is severely attacked by some solvents. Prolonged exposure to aromatic solvents, ketones and esters should be avoided. This poor resistance to solvents does allow solvent bonding as a means of assembly.
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ResMart Grade | Ultra |
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FDA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Color | NATURAL |
SKU | F06UL0013 |
Weight | 1.000000 |
Manufacturer | ResMart |
ASTM D792 Specific Gravity | 1.04 |
ASTM D1238 Melt Flow Rate | 5.5 g/10 min |
ASTM D638 Tensile Strength | 6000 psi |
ASTM D790 Flexural Modulus | 284,000 psi |
ASTM D790 Flexural Strength | 8400 psi |
ASTM D256 Notched Izod Impact 0.125” | 7.7 ft-lb/in |
ASTM D648 HDT (264 psi) | 185 °F |