eFunda Polymers: Listing of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Cycolac, Lustran)

Introduction

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, also known as ABS, has been mass-produced since 1960's.
-	It is a thermoplastic.
-	Applications: ABS is commonly used in electronic housings, auto parts, consumer products, pipe fittings, waste pipes, computer housings (electroplated on the inside), and automotive interior and exterior trim.
-	General properties: It is tough, hard and rigid. It has good chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and creep resistance. It is electroplatable and inexpensive. It has moderate mechanical strength but with a tendency to stress crack. Also, it will be degraded (dissolved) when exposed to acetone.
-	Trade Name: Cycolac, Lustran.

Specific Grades of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene

1.	ABS, extrusion grade.
2.	ABS, flame-retardant grades, molding and extrusion.
3.	ABS, ABS / PVC, flame-retardant grades, molding and extrusion.
4.	ABS, ABS / PC, flame-retardant grades, molding and extrusion.
5.	ABS, ABS / Nylon.
6.	ABS, ABS / PC, injection molding and extrusion.
7.	ABS, injection molding grade, heat resistant.
8.	ABS, injection molding grade, medium impact.
9.	ABS, injection molding grade, high impact.
10.	ABS, injection molding grade, platable.
11.	ABS, transparent, injection molding grade.
12.	ABS, 20% glass fiber reinforced, injection molding grade.
13.	ABS, 30% glass fiber reinforced, injection molding grade.
14.	ABS, 20% long glass fiber reinforced, injection molding grade.
15.	ABS, 40% long glass fiber reinforced, injection molding grade.
16.	ABS, 6% stainless steel fiber, EMI shielding (conductive).
17.	ABS, 7% stainless steel fiber, EMI shielding (conductive).
18.	ABS, 10% stainless steel fiber, EMI shielding (conductive).
19.	ABS, 20% PAN carbon fiber, EMI shielding (conductive).
20.	ABS, 20% graphite fiber, EMI shielding (conductive).
21.	ABS, 40% aluminum flake, EMI shielding (conductive).
22.	ABS, rubber modified, injection molding and extrusion grades.

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