Chimei Kibilac® PW-978B ASA

chimei kibilac pw 978b asa resin

Kibilac® PW-978B Heat Resistance Grade

PW-978B is a top-notch ASA resin from CHIMEI. It’s tough and can take the heat, making it perfect for car parts, rearview mirrors, and electrical gear cases. It’s a go-to choice for outdoor stuff too, thanks to its UV and water-resistant properties. 

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Typical property data

Physical Properties
  • Melt Flow Index: 12 ml/10 min (ISO 1133, 220℃ × 10KG)
  • Mass Density: 1.07 g/cm³ (ISO 1183, 23℃)
Mechanical Properties
  • Tensile Strength:
    • 47 MPa (Yield, ISO 527, 50 mm/min)
    • 34 MPa (Break, ISO 527, 50 mm/min)
  • Tensile Elongation: 30% (ISO 527, 50 mm/min)
  • Flexural Strength: 67 MPa (ISO 178, 2 mm/min)
  • Flexural Modulus: 2.1 GPa (ISO 178, 2 mm/min)
  • Izod Impact Strength:
    • 12 KJ/m² (23℃, Notched, ISO 180/1A)
    • 5 KJ/m² (-30℃, Notched, ISO 180/1A)
  • Charpy Impact Strength:
    • 12.3 KJ/m² (23℃, Notched, ISO 179)
    • 6 KJ/m² (-30℃, Notched, ISO 179)
Thermal Properties
  • Vicat Softening Temperature:
    • 112℃ (50℃/hr; 1KG, ISO 306)
    • 100℃ (50℃/hr; 5KG, ISO 306)
  • Heat Distortion Temperature:
    • 83℃ (1.8 MPa, Unannealed, ISO 75/A)
    • 105℃ (1.8 MPa, Annealed, ISO 75/A)
  • Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion: 9.1×10−59.1 \times 10^{-5} (ISO 11359)
Flammability

UL-94 Rating: HB (1.5 mm thickness)

Mold Shrinkage

Shrinkage Range: 0.4% – 0.7% (ISO 294-4)

Features & Benefits

Heat-Resistant and Impact-Strong

KIBILAC PW-978B can handle high temperatures without breaking a sweat. It’s tough as nails, perfect for parts that need to take a beating and keep going.

UV and Water-Resistant Wonder

UV and Water-Resistant Wonder
PW-978B laughs in the face of harsh weather, making it ideal for long-lasting outdoor products and automotive parts.

Versatile for Various Applications

From car mirrors to electrical casings, this resin does it all. It’s the Swiss Army knife of plastics, ready for both indoor and outdoor use.

kibilac pw 978b asa resin

Use & Applications

  • Casings for electrical appliances
  • Automotive parts
  • Automotive rearview mirrors
  • Radiator front shields
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