Comparison

Lignin Filler vs ABS

A side-by-side comparison of Lignin, Filler Grade S and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.

Property

Lignin Filler

ABS

Physical

Density

1.2-1.4 g/cm³

1.04 – 1.07 g/cm³

Water Absorption (24h)

2.0-5.0 %

0.20 – 0.45 %

Transparency

Opaque

Shrinkage

Varies with matrix

0.4 – 0.9 %

Specific Gravity

—

1.05

Surface Finish

—

Matte to glossy

Mechanical

Young's Modulus

Highly variable (depends on source and processing)

1.8 – 2.5 GPa

Tensile Strength

Highly variable

40 – 50 MPa

Elongation at Break

Highly variable

10 – 50 %

Impact Strength (Izod)

Highly variable

200 – 400 J/m

Flexural Strength

—

60 – 80 MPa

Hardness (Rockwell R)

—

100 – 115

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature

100-150 °C

105 °C

Melting Point

None (degrades)

Amorphous (no true Tm)

Continuous Service Temperature

70 °C

70 – 90 °C

Heat Deflection Temperature

Varies with matrix

85 – 100 °C

Thermal Conductivity

—

0.17 W/m·K

CTE

—

80 – 100 × 10⁻⁶ /K

Electrical

Dielectric Constant

3.5-4.5

2.7 – 3.2

Volume Resistivity

10⁹-10¹² Ω·cm

10¹⁶ Ω·cm

Dielectric Strength

10-20 kV/mm

15 – 20 kV/mm

Surface Resistivity

—

10¹⁵ Ω

Chemical resistance

Acids

Moderate resistance

—

Bases

Poor resistance

Good

Solvents

Soluble in some organic solvents like DMSO, dioxin

—

UV Resistance

Good (inherent)

Poor (unless stabilized)

Acids (dilute)

—

Good

Alcohols

—

Good

Oils & Greases

—

Fair

Gasoline

—

Poor

Acetone

—

Attacks / dissolves

Weathering

—

Poor without stabilizers

Sustainability

Recyclability

Biodegradable (if not compounded with non-biodegradable matrix)

Recyclable (mechanical)

Recycling Code

7 (Other)

Carbon Footprint

Negative to very low (utilizes byproduct)

~3.1 kg CO₂e / kg

Bio-based Content

—

0 %