plastics materials ABS MABS

MABS - Methyl Methacrylate Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Plastic

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INTRODUCTION
MABS offers an ideal combination of properties typical of ABS, such as a balanced stiffness/toughness ratio and the high transparency well known in PMMA moulding compositions. This special combination of properties makes MABS unique among transparent thermoplastics.

PROPERTIES

Key properties of MABS are excellent transparency, high impact strength and good chemical resistance, an exceptional combination of properties for an impact-modified thermoplastic. MABS is a specialized material for applications which also demand excellent surface quality, luster and easy processing.

GRADES AVAILABLE

Standard injection-moulding grade with high transparency and impact strength.
Injection-moulding grade with high flowability, is recommended particularly for mouldings with difficult flow/length wall thickness ratios.

A range of different grades are available to suit the requirements of individual applications, the material is typically injection moulded or extruded.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile Strength	-	Mpa
Notched Impact Strength	60 - 100	Kj/m²
Thermal Coefficient of expansion	0.8 - 1.1	x 10^-6
Max Cont Use Temp	-	^oC
Density	1.08	g/cm³

RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS

Dilute Acid	****
Dilute Alkalis	****
Oils and Greases	****
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons	na
Aromatic Hydrocarbons	**
Halogenated Hydrocarbons	na
Alcohols	na

KEY

poor

moderate

***

good

****

very good

APPLICATIONS

The luster and transparency of MABS is impressive. Closer examination reveals its excellent impact strength and rigidity – vital attributes for a range of activities spanning a variety of applications. Some key activities are detailed in the case studies below.

CURRENT CASE STUDIES

Sport and Leisure

Toys, with their especially strict safety requirements and sports equipment subjected to high mechanical stresses, are ideal applications for MABS. In addition to these advantages, MABS can create exciting metal effect colours (e.g. flitter) and can be readily printed.

MABS is found in a variety of sports and leisure applications. These include laminates for skis and snowboards, aquarium accessories, hobby model construction, musical instruments such as recorders as well as fashion accessories such as watches.

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Home and Office Equipment

Household and office equipment is in constant use. It must have the durability which everyday use demands, but it also has to be pleasing to the eye. With MABS – no problem. The excellent processing properties of this tough material make it possible to create products which are ergonomic in use and, above all, beautiful to look at. MABS can be coloured, opaque (frosted glass) or tinted, with exciting colour effects and the versatility to meet every requirement. MABS also features good electrical insulation properties.

MABS is used in many areas of the home, e.g. in vacuum cleaner casings, internal elements for refrigerators and decorative articles, wherever excellent transparency is important.

Office uses of MABS include writing and typing equipment, mobile phones, transparent covers for PCs and copiers and other translucent components.

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Cosmetics and Hygiene

Cosmetic products hold the promise of beauty and charm. In this market the presentation of products is vitally important. Elegant and eye-catching packaging is needed to transport these very special products. MABS offers great freedom of design and lets you create high-gloss surfaces with exceptional depth of colour. In the hygiene sector, too, MABS is the ideal material. It resists most chemicals, as well as toothpastes and mouthwashes.

MABS is used in a wide variety of cosmetics packaging as well as in transparent vanity case inserts and trays, illuminated displays for electric shavers, toothbrushes, paper towel and soap dispensers, as well as in numerous items of fashion jewelry and accessories.

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INTRODUCTION MABS offers an ideal combination of properties typical of ABS, such as a balanced stiffness/toughness ratio and the high transparency well known in PMMA moulding compositions. This special combination of properties makes MABS unique among transparent thermoplastics.

INTRODUCTION
MABS offers an ideal combination of properties typical of ABS, such as a balanced stiffness/toughness ratio and the high transparency well known in PMMA moulding compositions. This special combination of properties makes MABS unique among transparent thermoplastics.