The acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer, made by polymerizing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of polybutadiene. The most important properties of the ABS are impact strength and toughness.
The styrene monomer gives the ABS a good processability, the acrylonitrile the rigidity and the thermal and chemical resistance, while the butadiene makes the product more tenacious and resilient, even at low temperatures. By changing the proportions of the ABS components and adding specific additives, different grades can be produced, with particular properties. ABS has poor weather resistance and is therefore recommended for indoor applications. The acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene can be generally used between -20°C and +80°C (−4 and 176 °F). The ABS resists to aqueous acids, alkalis, concentrated hydrochloric and phosphoric acids, alcohols and animal, vegetable and mineral oils, but undergoes attack by concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids. ABS is also soluble in esters, ketones, 1,2-dichloroethane and acetone.
ABS qualitative properties: excellent dimensional stability, impact resistance, paintability, toughness, rigidity; it is a high gloss, amorphous, low moisture absorption product, which can be screwed with self-tapping screws.
Applications:
- Toys;
- Consumer articles;
- Automotive;
- Electrical and electronic items;
- Furnishing and household goods;
- Extrusion.
Natural or Compound types of colored ABS (RAL, Pantone or sample references) for injection molding of aesthetic details.
Available in various versions:
- F: improved melt index grade;
- UV: improved UV resistance;
- AT: antistatic;
- Y: UL94 homologated (on request and where available);
or, if possible, with a combination of the above characteristics.
Coloring : Full Compound or Dry Blend (SPL).
Natural or Compound types of colored ABS MTR (RAL, Pantone or sample references) for injection molding of parts requiring an improved thermal resistance in comparison with standard grades.
Available in various versions:
- F: improved melt index grade;
- UV: improved UV resistance;
- FV: glass fiber reinforced.
or, if possible, with a combination of the above characteristics.
Coloring : Full Compound or Dry Blend (SPL).
Natural or Compound types of colored ABS TR (RAL, Pantone or sample references) for injection molding of parts requiring an improved thermal resistance.
Available in various versions:
- F: improved melt index grade;
- UV: improved UV resistance;
- H: high heat grade;
- FV: glass fiber reinforced;
- Y: UL94 homologated (on request and where available);
or, if possible, with a combination of the above characteristics.
Coloring : Full Compound or Dry Blend (SPL).
Natural or Compound types of colored ABS FR (RAL, Pantone or sample references) for injection molding of flame-inhibited parts.
Available in various versions:
- F: improved melt index grade;
- UV: improved UV resistance;
- GW: available in different Glow Wire grades (GW 750, GW 850, GW960);
- Y: UL94 homologated (on request and where available);
or, if possible, with a combination of the above characteristics.
Coloring : Full Compound or Dry Blend (SPL).
Natural or Compound types of colored ABS I (RAL, Pantone or sample references) for injection molding of parts requiring an improved impact resistance.
Available in various versions:
- F: improved melt index grade;
- UV: improved UV resistance;
or, if possible, with a combination of the above characteristics.
Coloring : Full Compound or Dry Blend (SPL).
Natural or Compound types of colored ABS FV (RAL, Pantone or sample references) glass fiber reinforced with different grades: FV 7, FV 10, FV 15, FV 17 ( others available on request and if possible) for injection molding of parts requiring a greater rigidity.
Available in various versions:
- F: improved melt index grade;
- UV: improved UV resistance;
- TR: improved thermal resistance;
or, if possible, with a combination of the above characteristics.
Coloring : Full Compound or Dry Blend (SPL).
Natural or Compound types of colored ABS (RAL, Pantone or sample references)
Available in varius versions:
- ALE: suitable for food contact;
- ECO: new Eco-sustainable mixture;
- GL: glittery;
- FLUO: fluorescent;
- TRASP. : transparent;
- EXT: extrusion;
- CROM: for chrome plating;
- AR: high rigidity;
- M: with antimicrobial additive (if possible);
- IQ: industrial quality grades.
Colorazione in : Full Compound o Dry Blend (SPL).
TECHNICAL CHART
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ABS chemical formula:
(C8H8)x·(C4H6)y·(C3H3N)z
ABS chemical name (IUPAC):
buta-1,3-diene;prop-2-enenitrile;styrene
CAS Number:
9003-56-9
ABS recycling code:
Number 7
Custom tariff:
39033000
