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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Properties | Technical Information (ABS)

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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is the polymerization of Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, and Styrene monomers. Chemically, this thermoplastic family of plastics is called "terpolymers", in that they involve the combination of three different monomers to form a single material that draws from the properties of all three. ABS possesses outstanding impact strength and high mechanical strength, which makes it so suitable for tough consumer products. Additionally, ABS has good dimensional stability and electrical insulating properties. Dynalab Corp's plastic fabrication shop fabricates thousands of catalog and custom ABS products.

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ABS machine guard housing
Two machine shrouds manufactured of both black and white ABS sheet, heat bent and then solvent bonded together.

ABS Resistance:

ABS Quick Facts:

  • Excellent resistance (no attack) to Glycerine, Inorganic Salts, Alkalis, Many Acids, Most Alcohols and Hydrocarbons
  • Limited resistance (moderate attack and suitable for short term use only) to Weak Acids
  • Poor resistance (not recommended for use with) Strong Acids and Solvents, Ketones, Aldehydes, Esters, and some Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
  • Maximum Temperature: 176°F 80°C
  • Minimum Temperature: -4°F -20°C
  • Autoclavable: No
  • Melting Point: 221°F 105°C
  • Tensile Strength: 4,300 psi
  • Hardness: R110
  • UV Resistance: Poor
  • Translucent
  • Rigid
  • Specific Gravity: 1.04

ABS Fabrication:

Additional Information
  • It can be thermo-formed, pressure formed, blow molded, sheared, sawed, drilled, or even "cold stamped"
  • Joints can be ultrasonic welded, thermo-welded, and chemically bonded
  • Impact resistant
  • Commonly used for telephone bodies, safety helmets, piping, furniture, car components, TV casings, radios, control panels, and similar
  • Valve bodies, material handling equipment
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