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Characteristics of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic
| Clarity | Translucent | Impact Resistant | Excellent |
| Moisture Barrier | Good | Heat Resistance | Fair |
| Oxygen Barrier | Fair | Cold Resistance | Fair |
| Acid Resistance | Good | Sunlight Resistance | Poor |
| Grease & Oil Resistance | Poor to Fair | Specific Gravity | 1.04 |
| Maximum Utilization Temp. | 176°F | Tensile Strength | 4,300 |
| Minimum Utilization Temp. | -4°F | Melting Point | 221°F |
| Stiffness | Rigid |
Other Characteristics of ABS:
ABS has outstanding impact and mechanical strength, which makes it so suitable for tough consumer products. In addition to laboratory products, ABS is used for various products such as telephone bodies, safety helmets and furniture.
Chemical Resistance :
| Acids – Dilute | Good |
| Acids – Concentrated | Low |
| Alcohols | Fair |
| Bases | Excellent |
| Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic | Good |
| Hydrocarbons, Aromatics | Poor |
| Hydrocarbons, Halogenated | Poor |
| Ketones | Poor |
| Oils, Minerals | Poor |
| Oil, Vegetable | Good |
ABS for Laboratories:
ABS is a hard, rigid and tough plastic that is good for certain laboratory materials. It is also a great material because it has high impact resistance.
Recycling:
ABS does not have its own recycling code, but can be recycled into many other products. Check with your local government to see if facilities exist. For more information regarding ABS recycling see the Plastic Container Recycling Page
Other Plastic Material
PET Plastic
HDPE Plastic
PVC Plastic
LDPE Plastic
PP Plastic
PS Plastic
PETG Plastic
PMP Plastic
PTFE Plastic
Vinyl Plastic
PFA Plastic
Acrylic Plastic
Rubber Plastic
PU Plastic
Epoxy Plastic
Nylon Plastic
Polycarbonate Plastic
*Note: Always be sure to test your products with the material/container chosen. Any information presented is for reference only, be sure to verify and test.