ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)

MATERIAL DATA SHEET The information contained herein is typical and intended for REFERENCE USE ONLY. This information should NOT be used as a basis for design, manufacturing or quality assurance purposes. Please contact us for complete, manufacturer-approved material property data sheets. All values below are at 72°F (23°) unless otherwise noted.

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Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Specifications

Description

ABS is a low cost engineering plastic that is easy to machine and fabricate. ABS is an ideal material for structural applications when impact resistance, strength, and stiffness are required. It is widely used for machining pre-production prototypes since it has excellent dimensional stability and is easy to paint and glue. Natural (beige) and black ABS are FDA compliant for use in food processing applications.

Applications

Machined prototypes • Structural components • Support blocks • Housings • Covers

Advantages of ABS

Excellent impact resistance • Good machinability • Excellent aesthetic qualities • Easy to paint and glue • Good strength and stiffness • Low cost

Manufacturing Capabilities

Rod: 1/4” to 8” diameter • Sheet: 1/16” to 6” thick • Film: .001” to .029” thick

Color/Grades

ABS – FDA compliant grade (natural and black) • ABS – Machine grade, non-FDA (natural and black) • FR ABS – Flame retardant grade (natural and black) • Custom colors available

Typical Properties of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)

	Units	ASTM Test	Unfilled	FR
Mechanical Properties
Compressive Strength	psi	D695	-	7,650
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	340,000	330,000
Flexural Strength @yield	psi	D790	10,500	9,500
Hardness–Rockwell	-	D785	R105	R97
Izod Impact Strength Notched @ –40°F	ft•lbs/in	D256	2.7	1.0
Izod Impact Strength Notched @73°F	ft•lbs/in	D256	7.7	4.0
Tensile Modulus	psi	D638	310,000	320,000
Tensile Strength @yield	psi	D638	6,100	5,500
Thermal Properties
Flammability Rating–UL94 @.125”	-	-	-	-
Flammability Rating–UL94 @.058”	-	-	HB	V-O
Flammability Rating–UL94 @.108”	-	-	-	5V-A
Heat Deflection Temp @66 psi	°F	D648	214	190
Heat Deflection Temp @264 psi	°F	D648	203	162
Electrical Properties
Dielectric Strength	V/mil	D149	-	400
Other Properties
Specific Gravity	-	D792	1.04	1.21