LG Chem ABS ER232
Plastic Granules
LG ABS ER232 Heat Resistant Grade
LG ABS ER232 is a premium ABS resin engineered specifically for high-quality metal plating. It delivers exceptional thermal stability, superior surface finish, and high flowability, making it the ideal choice for demanding automotive and exterior applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.04 (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.4% ~ 0.8% (23°C, 3.2mm) (ISO 294-4)
- Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 26 g/10min (220°C, 10kg) (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength (at Yield): 43 MPa (23°C, 50mm/min, 4mm) (ISO 527)
- Tensile Elongation (at Break): 10% (Min) (23°C, 50mm/min, 4mm) (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus: 2200 MPa (23°C, 1mm/min, 4mm) (ISO 527)
- Flexural Strength: 72 MPa (23°C, 2mm/min, 4mm) (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 2500 MPa (23°C, 2mm/min, 4mm) (ISO 178)
- Rockwell Hardness: R-Scale 109 (ISO 2039)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched, 23°C): 24 kJ/m² (4mm) (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched, -30°C): 14 kJ/m² (4mm) (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact Strength (Notched, 23°C): 24 kJ/m² (4mm) (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Impact Strength (Notched, -30°C): 14 kJ/m² (4mm) (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 84°C (Flatwise, 1.8MPa, 4mm, Unannealed) (ISO 75)
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 101°C (50N, 50°C/h) (ISO 306)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 80 ~ 90°C
- Drying Time: 3 ~ 4 hours
- Injection Temperature: 220 ~ 290°C
- Mold Temperature: 40 ~ 80°C
- Screw Speed: 30 ~ 60 rpm
Features & Benefits
Excellent Plating Adhesion & Surface Quality
LG ABS ER232 ensures flawless metal plating with outstanding adhesion and a brilliant, high-gloss surface finish. This eliminates defects like blistering or peeling, resulting in premium, durable cosmetic parts.
Superior Heat Resistance
With a high Heat Deflection Temperature, this ABS ER232 LG Chem grade maintains dimensional stability under thermal stress. It is perfect for components near engines or lights.
High Flow for Complex, Detailed Molds
The high melt flow rate of LG ABS ER232 allows it to fill intricate and thin-walled mold designs easily. This results in faster cycle times, fewer short shots, and the ability to produce highly detailed parts with consistent quality.
Use & Applications
- Bumpers
- Cockpit Modules
- Door Trims
- Exterior Trim Components (ETC)
- Interior Trim Components (ETC)
- Outside Mirrors
- Rear Combination Lamps