Formacrom Black ABS

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

Dimensional Stability,

Excellent Aesthetics,

Good Colorability,

Good Flow,

High Ductility

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Interior,

Other Automotive Applications,

Powertrain & UTH

Consumer Goods — Lawn & Garden

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Other Parts & Components

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Applications,

Automotive Interior Parts,

Automotive Under The Hood,

Cosmetic Packaging,

Doors,

Electrical Parts,

Medical Devices,

Windows

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Color

Black

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Linear Mold Shrinkage	0.40 - 0.7	%	ISO 294-4

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strain (Yield, 23°C)	2.4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 23°C)	44.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus	2300.0	MPa	ISO 527
Nominal Strain at Break (23°C)	12.0	%	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus	2500.0	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength	65.0	MPa	ISO 178
IZOD Notched Impact Strength (+23°C)	22.0	KJ/m2	ISO 180/1eA
IZOD Notched Impact Strength (-30°C)	7.0	KJ/ m2	ISO 180/1eA

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Distortion Temperature (Under 1.8 Mpa Load, HDT A)	92.0	°C	ISO 75
Heat Distortion Temperature (Under 0.45 MPa Load, HDT B)	95.0	°C	ISO 75
Vicat Softening Point (Under 9.8 N Load, Vicat A)	95.0	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Point (Under 0.49 N Load, Vicat B)	102.0	°C	ISO 306

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	10000000000000.0	Ω*m	IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity	100000000000000.0	Ω	IEC 60093
Electic Strength	41.0	kV/mm	IEC 60243 -

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability Rate (0.8 mm thickness)	HB	—	UL94
Flammability Rate (1.6 mm thickness)	HB	—	UL94
Flammability Rate (3.2 mm thickness)	HB	—	UL94

Processing Parameters

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Temperature range	220 - 260	°C	ISO 294
Mold Temperature Range	30 - 60	°C	ISO 294
Drying Temperature	80.0	°C	—
Drying Time	2 - 4	h	—

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.04	kg/m3	ISO 1183
Water Absorption SatuRated (23°C)	0.95	%	ISO 62
Moisture Absorption Equilibrium (23°C 50% r.U)	0.24	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate (220°C 10 kg)	34.0	cm3/10 min	ISO 1133

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 9001,

UL 94