ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

The following values are typical for 3mm coloured ABS sheets at nominal 24 C temperature. Tests were conducted in the extrusion direction.
	TEST METHOD & UNITS	ABS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity	ASTM D-792	1.08
Rockwell Hardness	ASTM D-785	102
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength	ASTM D-638, kg/cm2	400
Elongation at Break	ASTM D-638, %	40
Flexural Strength	ASTM D-790 kg/cm2	640
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D-790, 104 kg/cm2	2.3
Notched Izod Impact Strength	ASTM D-256
	1/8" kg-cm-cm	45
	1/4" kg-cm-cm	40
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Deflection Temperature Under Load, Annealed	ASTM D-648, C	98
Vicat Softening Point	ASTM D-1525, C	105
Continuous Service Temperature Range C	(Dependent on part "molded-in" stresses)	71-82
Longitudinal Orientation Shrinkage
150 C/20min)	K-LRT1, %	6

	Length	width	thickness
Sheet length up to 1.5m	+3/-1.5mm	+1.5/-1.5mm	±5%
Sheet length 1.5m to 4m	+10/-0mm	+5/-0mm	±5%
Special sizes over 4m	+20/-0mm	+5/-0mm	±5%

Note: All dimensions are measured at 22-24 degrees Celsius.

These figures report reliable and accurate information to the best of our knowledge, however, guarantees cannot be given due to the conditions of use being beyond our control. Sheeting applications should be considered on their merits and, if in doubt, contact Menzel Plastics.