Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL ABS-G15

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Styrenics

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber

Polymer Name

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Styrenics

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Filler and Reinforcement

• Filler : Glass Fiber
• Reinforcement : 15% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Easier Processing

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Medical Devices

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.15	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 230°C, 3.8 kg)	0.10 - 5.0	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	1.0E-3 to 4.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.15	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	10000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	10000	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	825000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	14000	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	220	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	209	°F	ASTM D648

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	175 - 185	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	410 - 440	°F	—
Middle Temperature	410 - 430	°F	—
Mold Temperature	120 - 140	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Rear Temperature	375 - 390	°F	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	440 - 460	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America