Elix™ ABS M203

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Styrenics

Polymer Name

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Styrenics

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

High Flow,

High Gloss,

Impact Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Interior

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Other Devices & Assemblies

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Switches & Relays

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Aerospace & Aviation,

Other Transportation Applications

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Instrument Panel,

Switches

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Color

Natural

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 5 mm/min)	348000	psi	ASTM D 638
Tensile Modulus (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 1 mm/min)	2400	MPa	ISO 527-1,2
Yield Stress (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 5 mm/min)	43	MPa	ASTM D 638
Yield Stress (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 50 mm/min)	46	MPa	ISO 527-1,2
Yield Strain (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 50 mm/min)	2.6	%	ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Strain at Break (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 5 mm/min)	min. 15	%	ASTM D 638
Tensile Strain at Break (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 50 mm/min)	min. 15	%	ISO 527-1,2
Flexural Strength (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 2 mm/min)	70	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 1, 3 mm/min)	348000	psi	ASTM D 790
Flexural Modulus (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 2 mm/min)	2400	MPa	ISO 178
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C (73°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	15	kJ/m2	ISO 179-1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C (-22°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	7	kJ/m2	ISO 179-1eA
Charpy Impact Strength (23°C (73°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	110	kJ/m2	ISO 179-1eU
Charpy Impact Strength (-30°C (-22°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	90	kJ/m2	ISO 179-1eU
Izod Notched Impact Strength (-22°F (-30°C), 50% Relative Humidity, 3.2mm, 1/8”)	105	J/m	ASTM D 256
Izod Notched Impact Strength (73°F (23°C), 50% Relative Humidity, 3.2mm, 1/8”)	200	J/m	ASTM D 256
Izod Notched Impact Strength (73°F (23°C), 50% Relative Humidity, 6.4mm,1/4”)	150	J/m	ASTM D 256
Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C (73°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	15	kJ/m2	ISO 180-1A
Izod Notched Impact Strength (-30°C (-22°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	7	kJ/m2	ISO 180-1A
Ball Indentation Hardness (23°C/50% Relative Humidity)	110	N/mm2	ISO 2039-1

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate - MFR (230°C, 3.8Kg)	12	g/cm3	ASTM D1238
Melt Volume Flow Rate - MVFR (220°C, 10Kg)	31	cm3/10min	ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage - Normal (60X60X2 mm)	0.4-0.7	%	ISO 294-4
Molding Shrinkage - Parallel (60X60X2 mm)	0.4-0.7	%	ISO 294-4
Density (25°C)	1.05	g/cm3	ISO 1183-1

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion - Parallel (23 to 55°C)	0.9	10-4/K	ISO 11359 -1,2
Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 Mpa)	98	°C	ISO 75-1,2
Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.80 Mpa)	94	°C	ISO 75-1,2
Vicat Softening Temperature (50N, 50°C/h)	210	ºF	ASTM D 1525
Vicat Softening Temperature (B50, 50°C/h)	99	°C	ISO 306

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Relative Permittivity (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity, 1 MHz)	2.9	—	IEC 60250
Relative Permittivity (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity, 100 Hz)	3.0	—	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity, 100 Hz)	50	10-4	IEC 60250
Volume Resistivity (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity)	1E13	Ohm·m	IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity)	1E15	Ohm	IEC 60093
Comparative Tracking Index - CTI (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity, Solution A)	600	Rating	IEC 60112
Electric Strength (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity, 1 mm)	35	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Burning Rate (US-FMVSS, 200X105X2mm)	60	mm/min	ISO 3795
Glow Wire Test - GWFI (2.0 mm)	700	°C	IEC 60695-2-12

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Mold Temperature	70	°C	ISO 294
Injection Velocity	240	mm/s	ISO 294
Melt Temperature	240	°C	ISO 294

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Europe