ABS/ASA
ABS/ASA
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate was first introduced in the 70. The intent was to create a material like ABS but with better weather resistance. Our foamed ABS/ASA alloy process achieves a balance of durability and appearance, combined with the formability offered by ABS. This alloy is an odorless, water-insoluble, general purpose, UV resistant thermoplastic.
The ASA in the alloy exhibits mechanical properties like ABS and much better weather resistance. It is a polymer belonging to the family of styrene it is produced by introducing a grafted acrylic ester elastomer during the copolymerization reaction between styrene and acrylonitrile.
Property ABS / ASA | Units | Test Method ISO | Value | |
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Density | g/cm³ | 1183 | 1.05 | |
Yield stress | mPa | 527-2/1B/20 | 33 | |
Tensile strain at break | % | 527 | 53 | |
Izod notched impact strength | 23 °C | kJ/ m² | 180 | 30 |
Izod notched impact strength | -30 °C | kJ/ m² | 180 | 15 |
Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 1.80mPa | °C | 75-2Ae | 86 |
Vicat softening temperature | 50H/50 °C | °C | 306/B50 | 97 |
Flammability | UL94 HB |
All above apply to thermoplastics immediately after extrusion, with no aging effect.
Features
- Outstanding resistance to weather, aging and yellowing
- High Impact strength & durability
- Thermal stability
- UV Resistant
- Good mechanical resistance
- Good chemical resistance
- High Flow
- Easy to form
- Good Flow
- Ability to match a wide array of colors
- High Gloss
Application
- Automotive Exterior Parts
- Outdoor Applications
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Construction Applications
- Lawn and Garden Equipment
- Sheet
- Rear-view mirrors and radiator grilles
- Bicycle and motorcycles parts Connectors
- Connector blocks
- Circuit breakers Kitchen appliance housings
- Vacuum cleaner housings
- Control panels of white goods
- Sanitary fittings
- Furniture
- Street lamps
- Signs and plates
- General Purpose



Industries
- Transportation
- Building & construction
- Consumer
- Appliance
- Electricity and Electronics
- Construction
- Automotive
Colors
Custom colors available upon request; minimum quantity apply.
Textures
Different textures to choose from:
sand
leather
deep haircell
smooth