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GEHR ABS® is amorphous material belongs to the polymer group of standard plastics, due to its thermal and mechanical properties. The material has a high surface hardness, but is not UV-stable. ABS is suitable for galvanized components.

Polymer Name: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Physical Form: Custom, Rods, Sheets

Features: Amorphous, Dimensional Stability, Excellent Mechanical Strength, Excellent Stiffness, Excellent Surface Hardness, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Scratch Resistance, Good Thermal Stability, High Impact Resistance

Density: 1000.0 - 1100.0 kg/m³

Color: Black

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Properties
  • Good mechanical strength and stiffness
  • Scratchresistant
  • High surface strength
  • High impact strength
  • High dimensional stability
  • Not weather resistant
  • Limited resistance to acid and lyes

Applications & Uses

Markets
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Mostly applications where a high impact strength at low temperatures is requested
  • Model construction
  • Galvanized components

Properties

Color
Flame Rating
Physical Form
Form and Condition
Rods. Sheets. Profiles / Solid
Odor
Odorless
Insoluble in
Water
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield37MPaISO 527
Elongation at Yield (S)7%ISO 527
Tensile Strength at Break33MPaISO 527
Elongation at Break (R)8%ISO 527
Impact Strength (an)333kJ/m2ISO 179
Notch impact Strength (ak)37kJ/m2ISO 179
Ball Indentation (Rockwell Hardness)R 105MPaISO 2039
Hardness70Shore DISO 868
Flexural Strength (B 3,5 %)67MPaISO 178
Modulus of elasticity (Et)2210MPaISO 527
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.04-ISO 1183
Water Absorption0.4%ISO 62
Humidity Absorption0.1%ISO 62
Maximum Permissible Service Temperature70°CUL746B
Lower Permissible Service Temperature-50°CUL746B
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Point (VST/B/50)103°CISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/B)100°CISO 75
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A)88°CISO 75
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion0.8K-1.10-4ISO 11359
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)145°CISO 3146
Melting Temperature (Tm)145°CISO 3146
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.0 - 1.1g/cm³-
Melting Temperaturemin. 140°C-
Thermal Decompositionmin. 300°C-
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivity (Ro)min. 10^13ΩIEC 60093
Additional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BondabilityYes--
Physiological Indifference (FDA)Yes--
FlammabilityHB-UL 94
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI, 9)20%ASTM D2863

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Fire-fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing agents

Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2).

Potential combustion products

Carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO). marks of hydrogen cyanide. Formation of further decomposition and oxidation products depend upon the fire conditions. Under special fire conditions traces of other toxic substances are possible.

Special protective equipment

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations..

Safety & Health

Safety Measures

The general industrial safety measures should be considered. A thermal damage during machining should be avoided.

Storage & Handling

Machining

The product can be machined with standard machinery and tools. Before machining the product should be stored at room temperature 24 h. Evacuate swarf to prevent slipping or tripping. Observe the maximum allowable concentration of dust levels on the working area which apply in your country. Wear safety goggles during machining.

Storage

The products shall be stored indoor to keep away from ionizing radiation, chemicals, …