ABS Plastics

Material Specifications:
ABS 94 VO: CHI MEI POLYAC ABS PA-765 UL FILE #: E56070

PROPERTY METHOD UNIT ABS 94VO
PHYSICAL      
Melt Flow Index 200°C x 5 kg (cond. G) ASTM D1238 g/10 min 5.2
230°C x 3.8 kg (cond. I) ASTM D1238 g/10 min 13
220°C x 10 kg ISO 1133 g/10 min 60
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 ------------ 1.20
Mold Shrinkage (Flow, 1/8 in) ASTM D955 in/in x 10-3 3-7
       

MECHANICAL @73°C

     
Izod Impact Strength (Notched) 1/8” ASTM D256 ft • lb/in (J/m) 3.7 (198)
Izod Impact Strength (Notched) 1/4” ASTM D256 ft • lb/in (J/m) 2.9 (155)
Tensile Strength at Yield ASTM D638 psi
Mpa
5500
38
Tensile Modulus (6mm/min) ASTM D638 psi
Mpa
360000
2482
Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 15
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi
Mpa
300000
2068
Flexural Strength at Yield ASTM D790 psi
Mpa
8800
61
Hardness (Rockwell, R-Scale) ASTM D785 ----------- 100
       
THERMAL      
Heat Deflection Temp. (1/4” Test Specimens) ASTM D648    
264 psi (1.82 Mpa) Unannealed   °F(°C) 163 (73)
264 psi (1.82 Mpa) Annealed   °F(°C) 181 (83)
66 psi (0.46 Mpa) Unannealed   °F(°C) 181 (83)
Vicat Softening Temp (1kg, 50°C/hr) ASTM D1525 °F(°C) 194 (90)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D696 in/in/°F x 10-5 7.2
(-40°C → 80°C, Annealed)   mm/mm/°F x 10-5 12.9
ELECTRICAL @73°F      
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 ohm-cm > 1015
       
FLAME CLASS RATING      

UL 94VO (Min. Tested Thickness)

UL94 in (mm) 0.062 (1.57)