ABSYLUX®

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Styrenics

Polymer Name

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Dimensional Stability,

Excellent Dielectric Properties,

Good Impact Strength,

Good Machinability,

Paintable,

Stiffness,

Warp Resistant

Manufacturing Capabilities

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Tooling & Moldmaking

Industrial — Other Industrial Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Covers,

Housings,

Prototyping

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Compression Molding

Applications

• Machined prototypes
• Structural components
• Support blocks
• Housings
• Covers

Properties

Color

Black,

Natural

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Physical Form

Rods,

Sheets,

Slab

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus	314000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Yield)	9700	psi	ASTM D790
Hardness	R105	R Scale	ASTM D785
Izod Impact Strength (Notched)	11	ft•lbs/in	ASTM D256
Tensile Modulus	302000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield)	5800	psi	ASTM D638
Izod Impact Strength (Un-Notched)	16	ft•lbs/in	ASTM D256

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity	1.03	—	ASTM D792

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability Rating (0.0625)	HB (.60")	°F	UL94
Heat Deflection Temperature (264)	177	psi	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (66)	200	psi	ASTM D648

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

UL 94