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ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a widely used, cost-effective thermoplastic known for its moderate strength, high impact resistance, and good printability. ABS offers a good balance of mechanical properties for non-critical applications like visual models, prototypes, light-duty tooling, housings, and low-load mechanical parts.

Highlights

Density
1.05 g/cm³
Tensile Strength
49 MPa
Tensile Modulus
2.35 GPa
Heat Deflection
85 °C
Chemical Resistance
5.5 / 10

Key
Characteristics

  • Tough & high impact resistance
  • Great dimensional accuracy, low warping
  • RoHS compliant (Directive 2011/65/EU, Annex II; recast of 2002/95/EC)
  • NSF/ANSI 51 certified for Food Equipment Materials
  • Easy to print
  • Affordable

Properties

AON3D ABS Prime

Properties Value Method
Tensile Yield Strength 49 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus 2,350 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 30% ASTM D638
Flexural Stress 78 MPa ISO 178
Properties Value Method
Notched IZOD Impact 225 J/m ASTM D256
Properties Value Method
Heat Distortion Temp @ 0.45MPa 85°C ASTM D648
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 95°C DSC
UL Flammability Class. @1.14mm 94 HB UL 94

*The data should be considered as indicative values - Properties can be influenced by production conditions

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