PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) + ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) – Glass fibres
PBT+ASA+GF
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) + ASA (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate) – glass fibres
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
Reinforced fibreglass
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Injection Moulding
Transparent Food Contact Recycled Biobased flame-retardant UV resistant
✓ This material meets the criteria ~ Specialized grades may meet this criteria
Quality Scores
Mechanics
Thermal
Chemical
UV ageing
Injection moulding difficulty
Recycling
Performance profile
Mechanical properties
| Density | 1.30 to 1.59 g/cm³ ISO 1183 |
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| Charpy notched impact | 4.8 to 10 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 3700 to 10000 MPa ISO 178 |
| Flexural resistance | 145 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 4430 to 10600 MPa ISO 527-1 |
| Tensile resistance | 32.2 to 138 MPa ISO 527-1, -2, Break |
| Tensile strain | 1.9 to 2.8 % ISO 527-1, -2, Break |
Chemical resistance and characteristics
Chemical resistance
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Recommended applications
- Car exterior parts
- Automotive Applications
- Outdoor applications
- Garden equipment
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Building and construction applications
- Marine Applications
- Profiles
- Sheet / plate
- Enclosures
Frequently asked questions
GF grades require higher injection pressures. Strongly anisotropic shrinkage (perpendicular to fibres > along axis). Increased nozzle and mould wear — nitrided steels recommended. Drying identical to base grade.
ASA is recyclable (code 7). Its UV-stabilised properties are maintained better after recycling than ABS. Primarily industrial avenues.
Standard ASA is not certified for food contact. Use PP or PE for all food applications.
