FCFC Formosa TAIRILAC® WG1500 ASA
TAIRILAC® WG1500 Weathering Grade ASA Resin
Tairilac WG1500 is a high-performance ASA resin designed for excellent weather resistance and long-term color stability. Ideal for outdoor applications, it ensures durability and aesthetics even under harsh environmental conditions.
Associated Documents
ISO Data Sheet
ASTM Data Sheet
UL Product iQ (WG1500 f1)
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Flow Index: 18 g/10 min (ISO 1133, 220°C × 10kg)
- Specific Gravity: 1.05 (ISO 1183, 23°C/23°C)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength: 40 MPa (ISO 527, 23°C, 50mm/min)
- Flexural Strength: 61 MPa (ISO 178, 23°C, 2mm/min)
- Flexural Modulus: 2000 MPa (ISO 178, 23°C, 2mm/min)
- Charpy Impact Strength: 15 kJ/m² (ISO 179, 23°C, 4mm thick, Notched)
- Rockwell Hardness: R-103 (ISO 2039-2, 23°C)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Point: 88°C (ISO 306, Annealed, 50N, 50°C/h)
- Heat Deflection Temperature: 88°C (ISO 75/A, Annealed, 1.8 MPa, 4mm thick, 120°C/h)
Other Properties
- Molding Shrinkage: 0.4–0.7% (ISO 2577, 3.2mm)
- Combustibility: HB (UL-94, File No. E162823, 1.5–3mm)
Features & Benefits
Superior Weather Resistance
Tairilac WG1500 excels in harsh environments, resisting UV degradation, rain, and humidity. This ensures outdoor products retain aesthetics and functionality over time, reducing replacement costs.
Robust Mechanical Strength
With a Charpy impact strength of 15 kJ/m² (ISO 179) and tensile strength of 40 MPa (ISO 527), this FCFC ASA resin delivers durability for high-stress applications like automotive components and industrial housings.
Easy Processing & Consistency
A melt flow index of 18 g/10 min (ISO 1133) enables efficient injection molding and extrusion, minimizing production downtime. Uniform shrinkage (0.4–0.7%) ensures dimensional accuracy for complex designs.
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