Engineering Thermoplastic
ABS — Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is an opaque amorphous thermoplastic known for its impact resistance, toughness, and easy machinability. It is one of the most widely used polymers for functional prototypes and end-use consumer parts.
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Manufacturers
6
Grades
7
Applications
7
Equivalents
4
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.04 – 1.07 g/cm³
- Specific Gravity
- 1.05
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.20 – 0.45 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Surface Finish
- Matte to glossy
- Shrinkage
- 0.4 – 0.9 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 1.8 – 2.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 40 – 50 MPa
- Flexural Strength
- 60 – 80 MPa
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 200 – 400 J/m
- Hardness (Rockwell R)
- 100 – 115
- Elongation at Break
- 10 – 50 %
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 105 °C
- Melting Point
- Amorphous (no true Tm)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 70 – 90 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 85 – 100 °C
- Thermal Conductivity
- 0.17 W/m·K
- CTE
- 80 – 100 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.7 – 3.2
- Surface Resistivity
- 10¹⁵ Ω
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹⁶ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15 – 20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids (dilute)
- Good
- Bases
- Good
- Alcohols
- Good
- Oils & Greases
- Fair
- Gasoline
- Poor
- Acetone
- Attacks / dissolves
- UV Resistance
- Poor (unless stabilized)
- Weathering
- Poor without stabilizers
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (mechanical)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Bio-based Content
- 0 %
- Carbon Footprint
- ~3.1 kg CO₂e / kg
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusionBlow MoldingVacuum FormingCNC Machining3D Printing (FDM)BondingPainting
Applications
Automotive interior trim
Consumer electronics housings
LEGO bricks
Appliance panels
3D printed prototypes
Toys
Luggage shells
Available grades
ABS FRABS UVABS High ImpactABS MedicalABS Food GradeABS GF20ABS GF30