PAR Group ABS Sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Polymer Name

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Electrically Insulating,

Good Adhesion,

Good Machinability,

Good Rigidity,

Good Toughness,

High Heat Distortion Temperature,

High Impact Resistance,

Low Water Absorption,

Weldable

Key Features of ABS Sheet

• Temperature: Up to +75°C (Up to +100°C short term).

• Easily bonded and welded.

• Tough and rigid plastic.

• Retardant to most alkalis and acids.

• High heat distortion temperature.

• Excellent impact strength.

• Highly machinable and easy to weld.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Pipes & Hoses

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Tooling & Moldmaking

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Bobbins,

Fittings,

Handles,

Pipes,

Prototyping,

Trays

Applications

ABS plastic sheet is commonly used for pipework and fittings, textile bobbins, models & prototypes, handles, insulators, trays and appliances.

Properties

Color

Natural

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Physical Form

Sheets

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity	1.04	g/cm3	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	0.4	%	ISO 62
Humidity Absorption	0.1	%	ISO 62
Maximum Permissible Service Temp	70	°C	UL746B
Lower Permissible Service Temp	-50	°C	UL746B

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield	37	MPA	ISO 527
Elongation at Yield	7	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strength at Break	33	MPa	ISO 527
Elongation at Break	8	%	ISO 527
Impact Strength	333	kJ/m²	ISO 179
Notch Impact Strength	37	kJ/m²	ISO 179
Ball Indentation / Rockwell Hardness	R 105	MPa	ISO 2039
Shore D	70	-	ISO 868
Flexural Strength	67	MPa	ISO 178
Modulus of Elasticity	2210	MPa	ISO 527

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat-softening Point (VST/B/50 / VST/A/50)	103	°C	ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/B / HDT/A)	100 / 88	°C	ISO 75
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	0.8	K-1*10-4	ISO 11359
Glass Transition Temperature	145	°C	ISO 3146
Melting Temperature	145	°C	ISO 3146

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivity	min. 1013	Ω	IEC 60093

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability	HB	-	UL94

Additional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Limiting Oxygen Index	20	%	ASTM D2863

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Also available: ABS Rod 

Color	Sheet Size (mm)	Sheet Thickness (mm)
-	-	20	25	30	40	50
Natural	1220 x 610	*	*	*	*	*