LG Chem ABS XR401
LG ABS XR401 Heat Resistant Grade
LG ABS XR401 is a high-performance ABS resin engineered for injection molding. It delivers an ideal balance of high impact strength, excellent heat resistance, and superior paintability, making it a versatile and reliable choice for demanding applications across various industries.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.05 (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.4–0.7% at 23°C, 3.2 mm (ISO 294-4)
- Melt Flow Rate: 9 g/10 min at 220°C, 10 kg (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength at Yield: 49 MPa at 23°C, 50 mm/min, 4 mm (ISO 527)
- Tensile Elongation:
- At Yield: ≥5% at 23°C, 50 mm/min (ISO 527)
- At Break: ≥15% at 23°C, 50 mm/min (ISO 527)
- Flexural Strength: 75 MPa at 23°C, 2 mm/min, 4 mm (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 2350 MPa at 23°C, 2 mm/min, 4 mm (ISO 178)
- Rockwell Hardness: 110, R-Scale (ISO 2039)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched):
- 23 kJ/m² at 4 mm, 23°C (ISO 180/1A)
- 8 kJ/m² at 4 mm, -30°C (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact Strength (Notched):
- 23 kJ/m² at 4 mm, 23°C (ISO 179/1eA)
- 9 kJ/m² at 4 mm, -30°C (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature (Flatwise, 4 mm):
- At 1.8 MPa, Unannealed: 88°C (ISO 75)
- At 0.45 MPa, Unannealed: 100°C (ISO 75)
- At 1.8 MPa, Annealed: 94°C (ISO 75)
- At 0.45 MPa, Annealed: 105°C (ISO 75)
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 106°C at 50 N, 50°C/h (ISO 306)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability:
- HB at 1.5 mm (UL 94)
- HB at 3.0 mm (UL 94)
Processing Data (Injection Molding)
- Drying Temperature: 80–90°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours
- Injection Temperature: 220–260°C
- Mold Temperature: 40–80°C
- Screw Speed: 30–60 rpm
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Impact Resistance
With a high Izod impact strength, ABS XR401 LG Chem ensures your products can withstand drops, knocks, and daily stress. This durability is crucial for components like power tool housings and delivery robot parts, reducing failure rates and enhancing product longevity.
High Heat Deflection Temperature
This material maintains structural integrity under high temperatures, with a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) up to 109°C. It is perfect for applications like coffee machines and interior automotive parts, preventing deformation and ensuring reliable performance in heated environments.
Excellent Processing Versatility
Designed for easy injection molding, LG ABS XR401 offers a balanced melt flow. This allows for faster production cycles, excellent surface finish, and high-quality replication of complex part details, improving manufacturing efficiency and final product aesthetics.
Use & Applications
- Air Conditioner & Air Purifier housings
- Automotive Components (Bumper, Cockpit, Door Trim, Outside Mirror)
- Battery Housings
- Coffee Machine and Microwave Oven parts
- Delivery Robot and Drone bodies
- Electric Bike components
- Power Tool Housings
- Set-Top Boxes and Wireless Routers
- Switches, Terminal Boxes, and UPS Systems
- Water Purifiers