ABS is a copolymer, with styrene as the main component. The material offers a good combination of mechanical and chemical properties, and is ideal for vacuum and thermoforming.

 

Chemical designation: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

 

Abbreviation: ABS

 

Natural colour, additives: Milky white or light brown

 

• Sheets

• Round rod

• Hollow bars

 

• Excellent low-temperature and vacuum forming properties

• Low mould shrinkage

• Excellent resistance to water, inorganic salts, alkalis and some acids

• Can be electroplated and chromed

 

ABS is used, for example, for small watercraft, refrigerator interior containers, covers, helmets, toys, kitchen and office machinery, vehicle bodies, furniture, bags and car roof boxes.