ABS SD0140 is a high-performance styrenic terpolymer, offering an excellent balance of toughness and aesthetics compared to High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) grades. It is known for its high gloss finish, low shrinkage, and superior dimensional stability, making it a versatile choice for general injection molding applications.
 
Key Features
High Gloss: Provides a shiny, aesthetically pleasing surface ideal for visible parts.
Low Shrinkage: Minimizes deformation during cooling, enhancing the precision of molded parts.
Good Dimensional Stability: Maintains the integrity of the product dimensions throughout its service life.
 
Applications
Furniture: Suitable for both structural and aesthetic components in furniture design.
Automotive Parts: Used in interior and exterior trim parts requiring gloss and durability.
Appliances Casing: Ideal for the external housings of household appliances where appearance is critical.
Office Supplies: Applied in various office products that benefit from a high-quality finish.
General Injection Molding: Adaptable to a broad range of injection molded products.
 
Processing Guidelines
Drying: Recommended to dry in a desiccant dehumidifying hopper dryer at 180°-190°F (82°-88°C) for 2 hours to achieve a moisture content of 0.1%. Alternatively, drying at 160°-170°F (71°-77°C) for 4 hours is also sufficient.
 
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Index (200°C/5kg): 3.2 gr/10min (ASTM D-1238), indicating the flow characteristics of the polymer during processing.
Izod Impact Strength (Notched): 23 KJ/m² at 23°C (ASTM D-256), demonstrating good toughness.
Vicat Softening Point: 94°C under a 50N load (ASTM D-1525), showing the temperature at which the polymer starts to soften.
Bulk Density: 600 kg/m³, which affects the handling and storage.
Tensile Strength at Yield: 420 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-638), indicating the strength before deformation.
Tensile Strength at Break: 370 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-638), showing the material's maximum strength capacity.
Elongation at Yield: 3% (ASTM D-638), measuring the deformation before yielding.
Elongation at Break: 38% (ASTM D-638), indicating flexibility.
Flexural Strength at Yield: 620 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-790), reflecting the material’s resistance to bending.
Flexural Modulus: 21000 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-790), demonstrating the stiffness of the material.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 77°C at 0.45 MPa (ASTM D-648), indicating the temperature at which the material deforms under a specified load.
Rockwell Hardness: R 110 (ASTM D-1238), measuring the hardness of the material.
 
Conclusion
ABS SD0140 is an ideal material for manufacturers looking for a reliable and aesthetically pleasing polymer for diverse applications ranging from household items to automotive parts. Its superior properties like high gloss, low shrinkage, and good impact resistance ensure that it meets the rigorous demands of various industries.