Material	ABS - acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
	ABS is an amorphous thermoplastic blend. The recipe is 15-35% acrylnitrile, 5-30% butadiene and 40-60% styrene. Depending on the blend different properties can be achieved. Acrylnitrile contributes with thermal and chemical resistence, and the rubberlike butadiene gives ductility and impact strength. Styrene gives the glossy surface and makes the material easily machinable and less expensive. Generally, ABS has good impact strength also at low temperatures. It has satisfactory stiffness and dimensional stability, glossy surface and is easy to machine. If UV-stabilizators are added, ABS is suitable for outdoor applications.
Danish Name	ABS - acrylnitril-butadien-styren-terpolymer
Category	Plastics, Thermoplastics
Products	LEGO building bricks Computer mouse Vacuum jug KimBox suitcase Ceramic advanced wet shave razor Hedge cutter handle Handle for high pressure cleaner Shaver, rechargeable Ensemble chair (ABS blended with PA)
Processes	Plastic moulding Plastic injection moulding Extrusion Vacuum forming Printing
Similar materials	SAN ASA SB
Price	Medium cost plastic (see also Plastics general overview)
Environmen- tal notes	Creation: Production of 1 kg of ABS requires the equivalent of about 2 kg of oil (raw material and energy). Use: - Disposal: Incineration in an incineration plant mainly produces water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds.
Additional Info	ABS is resistant to some bases but not to other solvents than alcohol.
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