ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Verifiedpolymer· ABS
ABS is a tough, amorphous thermoplastic copolymer combining acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene monomers, known for its balance of rigidity, impact resistance, and processability. It is widely used in consumer products, automotive components, and industrial housings where good dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and aesthetic finish are required. Engineers select ABS over more brittle plastics (like HIPS) when impact toughness is critical, and over engineering thermoplastics (like polycarbonate or nylon) when cost and ease of injection molding are priorities.
automotive interior trim and bumpersconsumer electronics housingspipe fittings and plumbing fixturesappliance casingstoy and recreational equipmentindustrial enclosures and control panels
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?ITAR?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Stress–Strain Curve(σ–ε) | Curve (7 pts) | Pa | 20°C | — | |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus vs Temperature(E(T)) | Curve (5 pts) | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Specific Heat Capacity(Cp) | — | J/(kg·K) | — | — | |
Thermal Conductivity(k) | — | W/(m·K) | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
Safety & Biocompatibility
Quality & Standards
Industry-Specific
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.