PC (Polycarbonate) + ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)
PC+ASA
PC (Polycarbonate) + ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
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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 | 1.11 to 1.21 g/cm³ ISO 1183 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 3.0 to 61 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 1940 to 2670 MPa ISO 178 |
| Flexural resistance | 65 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 1800 to 2760 MPa ISO 527-1 |
| Tensile resistance | 3.3 to 3.9 MPa ISO 527-1, -2, Yield |
| Tensile strain | 4.5 to 100 % 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
Injection moulding at 200–260 °C, mould temperature 40–80 °C. Pre-drying: 2–3 hours at 80 °C. Flow behaviour similar to ABS. Low shrinkage (0.4–0.7 %). Good suitability for glossy finishes.
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.
