Prime ABS ST80

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

Chemical Resistant,

Durable,

Good Impact Strength,

Good UV Stability,

High Heat Deflection Temperature,

Low Gloss,

Outdoor Durability,

Soft Touch,

Sound Damping

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Interior

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Interior Fixtures,

Wall Panels

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Marine

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Aircraft Interiors,

Automotive Instrument Panel,

Automotive Interior Parts,

Automotive Interior Trim,

Household Goods,

Marine Applications,

Soft Touch Applications,

Thermoforming Applications

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Thermoforming

Applications

Prime ABS ST80 is particularly suited for use in exterior applications or
those interior parts that will be exposed to direct UV light such as
dashboards, panels and trim. This includes marine, recreational, automotive,
heavy truck, agricultural and construction equipment.

Processing

Prime ABS ST80 can be thermoformed on conventional equipment employing
techniques typical for thermoforming ABS. Male or Female tools may be
used. Prime ABS ST80 should be heated only from the substrate side. As long
as the substrate reaches a temperature suitable for thermoforming, the soft
touch cap layer will also be hot enough to thermoform. The soft touch cap
layer should not be heated to a temperature above 315 315°F. The best appearance
and performance of the soft touch cap layer has been obtained when the sheet
is thermoformedwith the temperature of the cap layer at 280 280°F. As a general
rule, heating rates of 0.5 0.75 sec/mil are the maximum recommended for
thermoforming ABS.

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Point	221	ºF	D-1525
CLTE	5.310 5	In/in/°F	D-686
Elongat ion at Yield	7	%	D-638
Flexural Modulus 0.05 in/min, 2” span	1,18,000	psi	D-790
Gloss, 60 º Angle	2.5	%	D-523
Hardness, initial	53.2	Shore D	D-2248
Hardness, Initial	53	Shore D	D-2240
HDT at 264 psi, Un annealed	178	ºF	D-648
HDT at 66 psi, Un annealed	200	ºF	D-648
Melt Flow	3.03	g/10min	D-1238
Notched Izod at 73 ºF	9.3	ft lb/in	D-256
Specific Gravity	1.042	g/cc	D-792
Surface Resistivity	1014	Ohms/ square	-
Ultimate Elongation	10.03	%	D-638
Ultimate Elongation	3590	psi	D-638

Technical Details & Test Data

Finishing

Prime ABS ST80 can be screwed, drilled, routed, punched and die
cut with
conventional tooling. Parts made with Prime ABS ST80 may be joined with
machine screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, and spring steel fasteners. Thread cutting
or thread forming screws are an economical means of securing separate
joints. Formed parts may be joined with Methylene Chloride if maximum
impact strength is not required. Press and snap techniques and sonic welding
may also be used for the bonding of Prime ABS ST80.

Packaging & Availability

Colors, Textures and Capabilities

Prime ABS ST80 can be color matched to meet your specific
requirements .
Textures include Calf Grain, HC, Seville, Levant I, and FL/HC.