PC (polycarbonate) + ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) – mineral filler
Reinforced mineral charge
✓ This material meets the criteria ~ Specialized grades may meet this criteria
| Density | 1.20 to 1.44 g/cm³ ISO 1183 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 3.0 to 10 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 3000 to 8000 MPa ISO 178 |
| Flexural resistance | 70 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 3200 to 6250 MPa ISO 527-1 |
| Tensile resistance | 58.4 to 65.6 MPa ISO 527-1, -2, Yield |
| Tensile strain | 2.0 to 51 % ISO 527-1, -2, Break |
Injection at 200–260 °C, mould at 40–80 °C. Reproducible shrinkage rate (0.4–0.7 %). Recommended pre-drying: 2–4 hours at 80 °C. Avoid thermal degradation above 280 °C. Good flow, suitable for thin-walled parts.
ABS is recyclable (code 7). It can be remelted and re-injected several times with slight degradation of its properties. Industrial recycling channels exist for production waste. End-of-life recycling remains limited by selective collection.
Standard ABS is not certified for food contact. Special ABS-FDA grades exist but remain marginal. Prefer PP, PE, or PETG for common food applications.