ABS SD0150-W1901 is a white colored variant of the SD0150 grade, belonging to the family of styrenic terpolymers (ABS) with enhanced toughness compared to High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). This grade is notable for its low shrinkage and excellent dimensional stability, making it particularly suitable for general injection molding applications where aesthetic uniformity and mechanical robustness are crucial.
 
Key Features
White Color: Offers a clean and uniform appearance for products, eliminating the need for additional painting or finishing.
Enhanced Toughness: Provides improved impact resistance and durability.
Low Shrinkage: Minimizes dimensional changes during the cooling phase, critical for maintaining the precision of molded parts.
Good Dimensional Stability: Maintains the shape and size of products throughout their lifecycle, enhancing functional reliability and aesthetic consistency.
 
Applications
Furniture: Ideal for manufacturing robust furniture components that require a high-quality white finish.
Automotive Parts: Suitable for various interior and exterior automotive components that require high durability and thermal resistance.
General Injection Molding: Adaptable to a broad range of products, particularly those requiring a clean, white appearance.
Appliance Casing: Perfect for housings of household appliances where robustness and a consistent appearance are required.
Office Supplies: Used in various office products that benefit from a high-quality white finish.
 
Processing Guidelines
Drying: Recommended drying in a desiccant dehumidifying hopper dryer with an inlet air dew point of 20°F (-29°C) or lower to achieve a moisture content of 0.1%. Typical drying conditions are 2 hours at 180°-190°F (82° - 88°C). Drying for 4 hours at 160° - 170°F (71°-77°C) is also adequate.
 
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Index (200°C/5kg): 1.8 g/10 min (ASTM D-1238), indicating the flow characteristics of the polymer during processing.
Izod Impact Strength (Notched): 22 KJ/m² at 23°C (ASTM D-256), demonstrating good toughness.
Vicat Softening Point: 98°C (ASTM D-1525), the temperature at which the polymer begins to soften under a specified load.
Bulk Density: 600 kg/m³, important for handling and storage.
Tensile Strength at Yield: 450 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-638), showcasing the material's strength under tension.
Tensile Strength at Break: 400 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-638), indicating how much stress the material can withstand before breaking.
Elongation at Yield: 4% (ASTM D-638), measuring the deformation before yielding.
Elongation at Break: 40% (ASTM D-638), indicating flexibility.
Flexural Strength at Yield: 640 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-790), reflecting the material’s resistance to bending.
Flexural Modulus: 20,500 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-790), demonstrating the stiffness of the material.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 81°C at 0.45 MPa (ASTM D-648), showing the temperature at which the material deforms under load.
Rockwell Hardness: R 105 (ASTM D-785), measuring the hardness of the material.
 
Conclusion
ABS SD0150-W1901 is engineered for manufacturers looking for a reliable and efficient white ABS material for their injection molding needs. With its superior toughness, low shrinkage, and excellent dimensional stability, SD0150-W1901 is a versatile choice for applications across furniture, automotive, appliance, and office sectors, among others.