What Is ABS Plastic?

ABS = Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

ABS creates a strong plastic as chains of components including acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene are bound together. Although the cost of producing ABS is more expensive than other polystyrenes ABS is a popular thermoplastic to produce due to its outstanding properties. These include:

• Hard/ tough and resistant to impact
• Resilience to both high and low temperature within temperatures ranges of -20 to 80 degree Celsius
• Shiny/ glossy with an attractive appearance
• ABS can be used for both Extrusion and Injection Moulding by altering the component measurements.
• Resistant to chemicals including phosphoric and aqueous acids, alkalis and some oils
• Good electrical properties as it can maintain a constant frequency
• Recyclable, therefore considered to promote environmental sustainable qualities