LG Chem ABS ER460
Plastic Granules
LG ABS ER460 Heat Resistant Grade
LG ABS ER460 is a medium heat-resistant ABS resin from LG Chem, ideal for injection molding. It offers a balanced profile of thermal stability, impact strength, and ease of processing, making it a reliable choice for demanding industrial applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.05 (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.4 ~ 0.7% (ISO 294-4)
- Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 23 g/10min at 220℃, 10kg (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength at Yield: 45 MPa at 23℃, 50mm/min, 4mm (ISO 527)
- Tensile Elongation at Break: Minimum 10% at 23℃, 50mm/min, 4mm (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus: 2200 MPa at 23℃, 1mm/min, 4mm (ISO 527)
- Flexural Strength: 65 MPa at 23℃, 2mm/min, 4mm (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 2300 MPa at 23℃, 2mm/min, 4mm (ISO 178)
- Rockwell Hardness: R-scale value of 112 (ISO 2039)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched):
- 22 kJ/m² at 23℃, 4mm (ISO 180/1A)
- 8 kJ/m² at -30℃, 4mm (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact Strength (Notched):
- 22 kJ/m² at 23℃, 4mm (ISO 179/1eA)
- 8 kJ/m² at -30℃, 4mm (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT):
- 82℃ at 1.8MPa, 4mm, Unannealed (ISO 75)
- 89℃ at 0.45MPa, 4mm, Unannealed (ISO 75)
- 90℃ at 1.8MPa, 4mm, Annealed (ISO 75)
- 95℃ at 0.45MPa, 4mm, Annealed (ISO 75)
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 100℃ at 50N, 50℃/h (ISO 306)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability: HB at 1.5mm and 3.0mm thickness (UL 94)
Processing Guide
- Drying Temperature: 80 ~ 90℃
- Drying Time: 3 ~ 4 hours
- Injection Temperature: 220 ~ 290℃
- Mold Temperature: 40 ~ 80℃
- Screw Speed: 30 ~ 60 rpm
Features & Benefits
Reliable Heat Resistance
ER460 maintains structural integrity under moderate heat, preventing deformation in warm environments—ideal for components near motors or electronics.
Strong Impact Toughness
This ABS resin offers high notched impact strength, reducing the risk of cracking or breakage in rugged use, such as in motorcycle parts or power tools.
Excellent Molding Performance
With a high melt flow rate, ER460 ensures smooth filling and shorter cycle times during injection molding, enhancing production efficiency and part consistency.
Use & Applications
- Motorcycle components (covers, housings)
- Vacuum cleaner bodies and parts
- Electrical and electronic housings
- Miscellaneous consumer and industrial goods