Engineering Thermoplastics
MABS Transparent — Methacrylate-Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Transparent
MABS is a transparent terpolymer that combines the clarity and chemical resistance of ABS with enhanced impact strength. It offers good rigidity and a favorable aesthetic appearance, making it suitable for visible components and packaging.
MABSImpact®, Dynasol MABS
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.04-1.06 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.2-0.4 %
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Shrinkage
- 0.4-0.7 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 1.8-2.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 40-55 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 20-60 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 30-50 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 90-100 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A (amorphous)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60-70 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 70-85 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.7-3.1
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^13-10^15 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good
- Bases
- Poor
- Solvents
- Fair
- UV Resistance
- Fair
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Medical devices (syringes, vials)
Cosmetic packaging
Food packaging
Display components
Available grades
MABS High ClarityMABS Impact Modified