Elix™ ABS M205FC

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

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Biocompatible,

Food Contact Acceptable,

High Flow,

High Gloss,

Impact Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies,

Other Medical Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Medical Device Housings,

Medical Devices,

Medical/Healthcare Applications

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

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)	2550	MPa	ISO 527-1,2
Yield Stress (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 5 mm/min)	47.5	MPa	ASTM D 638
Tensile Stress at Break (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 50 mm/min)	36.5	MPa	ISO 527-1,2
Yield Stress (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 50 mm/min)	50.5	MPa	ISO 527-1,2
Nominal Strain at Break (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 50 mm/min)	20	%	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)	75	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)	2600	MPa	ISO 178
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C (73°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	16	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)	124	kJ/m2	ISO 179-1eU
Charpy Impact Strength (-30°C (-22°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	100	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)	106	N/mm2	ISO 2039-1

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate - MFR (230°C, 3.8Kg)	10	g/10min	ASTM D1238
Melt Volume Flow Rate - MVFR (220°C, 10Kg)	20	cm3/10min	ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage - Normal (150X105X3, 500bar)	0.5	%	ISO 294-4
Molding Shrinkage - Parallel (150X105X3, 500bar)	0.5	%	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)	0.78	10-4/K	ISO 11359 -1,2
Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion - Transverse (23 to 55°C)	0.81	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)	208	ºF	ASTM D 1525
Vicat Softening Temperature (B120, 120°C/h)	101	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (B50, 50°C/h)	98	°C	ISO 306

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Relative Permittivity (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity, 1 MHz)	2.82	—	IEC 60250
Relative Permittivity (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity, 100 Hz)	3.04	—	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity, 100 Hz)	53	10-4	IEC 60250
Volume Resistivity (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity)	200000000000000	Ohm·m	IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity (23°C/50 % Relative Humidity)	2E17	Ohm	IEC 60093

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Burning Behavior (1.6 mm)	HB Class	—	UL 94
Burning Behavior (1.6 mm)	HB	Class	UL 94
Glow Wire Test - GWFI (2.0 mm)	650	°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

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BSE & TSE,

BfR Recommendation,

DMF Type III,

EU Compliant,

FDA Compliant,

ISO 10993,

RoHS Compliant,

UL 94,

USP Class VI

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Brazil,

Canada,

China (Mainland),

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• North America