PC/ABS (Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Compounds

PC/ABS (Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Compounds are engineered plastic materials that combine PC and ABS resins with various additives and modifiers to achieve specific properties and performance characteristics. PC-ABS blends offer a balance of the properties of both PC and ABS, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

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Polykemi is a leading producer of high-quality polymer compounds and masterbatches, serving a variety of industries, including consumer products, construction, and automotive. Polykemi prioritizes innovation and customer satisfaction, offering specialized solutions to meet each client’s unique needs.

RTP specializes in the compounding of custom engineered thermoplastics for a variety of applications and industries. The company has a global presence, with manufacturing facilities and technical centers located across multiple regions. RTP is committed to innovation and continuously develops new products and formulations to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Lotte Chemical is a global chemical company dedicated to creating a better world through chemistry. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Lotte Chemical is at the forefront of developing the future hydrogen ecosystem, renewing mobility, and promoting a more valuable world through the circular economy of plastics.

Unique Properties

  • Impact Resistance: They exhibit excellent impact resistance, making them suitable for applications where durability and safety are important.
  • Heat Resistance: PC-ABS compounds maintain heat resistance properties, allowing them to withstand elevated temperatures without deformation.
  • Aesthetic Qualities: They offer good surface finish and are easily molded with intricate details, making them suitable for products with aesthetic requirements.
  • Aesthetic Qualities: They offer good surface finish and are easily molded with intricate details, making them suitable for products with aesthetic requirements.
  • Electrical Insulation: PC-ABS compounds have effective electrical insulating properties, enhancing their use in electronic applications.
  • Chemical Resistance: They offer resistance to many chemicals and solvents, increasing their durability in various environments.
  • Including flame retardant versions

Alternative for

The choice of using PC-ABS compounds depends on specific application requirements, including a balance of impact resistance, heat resistance, and surface aesthetics. Alternatives may include other engineering thermoplastics like polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or other blends, depending on the desired characteristics and cost considerations. The selection is influenced by factors such as the intended use, regulatory requirements, and the need for specific material properties. PC-ABS compounds are preferred when their unique combination of properties aligns with the application’s needs, particularly in industries where these properties are critical, such as automotive and electronics.

Paul Hendriks
Business Unit Manager Thermoplastics

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