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PC/ABS

Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

PC/ABS

Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

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Physical Properties

  • High Heat resistance
  • Easy to process
  • High gloss
  • Easy to colour and to print onto
  • High impact strength and also at low temperatures
  • High stiffness
  • Low overall shrinkage with high dimensional accuracy

Typical Applications

  • Automotive interior parts
  • Electronic components
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points
  • Chrome plated Trim components
  • Appliance Housings

Structure

Amorphous

All blends are produced using a compounding step to blend the polymers. This compounding technology is most important for creating the optimal conditions for homogenisation and interaction between the two phases.

Using a combination of the right additives, for example: flame retardant additives, stabilisation packages, and impact modifiers for improved reinforcement, blends are produced with an optimum set of balanced properties.

The balance between the PC and the ABS affects mainly the heat resistance of the polymer.

  • PC/ABS is a blend of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. The two components are physically mixed to form a composite material.
  • The structure of PC/ABS is amorphous, lacking a regular crystalline structure.
  • The manufacturing process involves melting the polycarbonate and ABS together and then shaping the blend into the desired form.

Identification

  • PC/ABS is not highly flammable. It typically exhibits a slower and less intense burn compared to ABS.
  • The material may emit a specific flame color during combustion, which can help identify it.
  • When extinguished, it may have a distinctive odor, which can vary depending on the specific composition and additives used.

Useful data

  • Density – 1.15 g/cm ³
  • Pre-Drying – 4 hours at 80°C in a dehumidifying hot air drier
  • Melt temperature – 260-270°C
  • Mould Temperature – 70-90 °C
  • Shrinkage – 0.5-0.7%. For glass filled grades 0.2-0.4%

Want to purchase PC/ABS grades? Please give us a call on +31 20 225 3396.

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