Engineering Thermoplastics
ASA UV Resistant — Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate UV Resistant
ASA is similar to ABS but offers superior resistance to weathering and UV radiation. It retains good impact strength, stiffness, and gloss, making it ideal for outdoor applications where aesthetics and durability are critical.
ASAGeloyLuran STriStar
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.04-1.07 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.2-0.4 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 0.4-0.7 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.0-2.8 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 40-55 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 20-50 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 20-40 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 90-105 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A (amorphous)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60-80 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 70-90 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.8-3.2
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^13-10^15 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Fair
- Bases
- Poor
- Solvents
- Poor
- UV Resistance
- Excellent
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Automotive exterior parts (trim, grilles)
Building and construction (window profiles, cladding)
Outdoor furniture
Marine components
Available grades
ASA UV StabilizedASA Flame Retardant