Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene SD0150 (ABS)

Acrilonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) is a common thermoplastic polymer made by polymerizing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of polybutadiene. The most important mechanical properties of ABS are impact resistance and toughness. General Purpose ABS SD0150 is a high flow injection molding grade mainly used for auto parts, furniture, general injection molding, appliances casing and electrical parts/fittings.

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a terpolymer, or a polymer composed of three different monomers. This amorphous blend is made up of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene in varying proportions. Each one of these monomers serve to impart an advantage to ABS: acrylonitrile provides chemical and thermal stability, butadiene increase toughness and impact strength, and styrene gives the plastic a nice and glossy finish.

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene copolymer (ABS) is a hard, tough, heat-resistant engineering plastic that is widely used in appliance housings, luggage, pipe fittings, and automotive interior parts.

The variability of its copolymers and ease of processing made ABS one of the most popular engineering polymers. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is one of the most widely used and versatile thermoplastics due to its superior hardness, toughness, gloss, and electrical and chemical resistance.

ABS is a common thermoplastic, and often is able to meet the property requirements at a reasonable price, falling between standard resins (PVC, polystyrene) and engineering resins (acrylic, nylon). The primary advantage of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene as a material is that it combines the strength and rigidity of acrylonitrile and styrene polymers with the toughness of the polybutadiene rubber.

Uses:

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is one of the most widely-used plastics, and can be found in basic everyday items such as computer keyboards, kitchen appliances, LEGO toys, the plastic guards on wall sockets, and in the protective cases of power tools. The light weight and ability of ABS to be injection molded has made it useful in creating products needing complex and precise shapes, such as musical instruments, automotive components, medical devices, protective headgear, golf club heads, and canoes.

Aside from the mechanical advantages of ABS, it also has good electrical insulation properties. The electrical properties of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene manifest well at a wide range of frequencies, and even in high temperature and high humidity environments. This makes ABS suitable as a protective material for electrical parts such as chips and cables.

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene can be extruded into very thin filaments, and used as material for 3D printers. ABS is one of the most preferred materials for 3D printing due to its durability and ability to withstand higher temperatures. Plastic products made from ABS also come out looking better with a glossy and opaque finish.

Safety and Storage:

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is flammable in an open fire or when exposed to very high temperatures. The vapors released by ABS during burning can rapidly burst into intense flames. Concerns in inhaling ultrafine particles of ABS have been raised, especially during printing or machining activities.

Keep Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene at a cool dry place. Protect ABS from direct sunlight, flames and all sources of ignition, rain and violent temperature fluctuation.