PC/ASA (Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) Compounds

PC/ASA compounds are high-performance thermoplastic alloys that combine the strength of polycarbonate with the weather resistance of ASA. Also known as ASA PC plastic or ASA+PC plastic, these materials offer an excellent balance between mechanical performance and long-term outdoor durability. Thanks to their enhanced PC+ASA material properties, such as UV resistance, impact strength, and dimensional stability, PC/ASA alloys are widely used in automotive, electronics, and outdoor applications where aesthetics and performance are equally important.

Unique Properties

  • Weather Resistance: They exhibit excellent weather resistance, making them suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure without degradation.
  • UV Stability: PC-ASA compounds are highly stable against UV radiation, ensuring long-lasting color and appearance retention.
  • Impact Resistance: They have good impact resistance, allowing them to withstand mechanical stress and impact.
  • Dimensional Stability: PC-ASA compounds have good dimensional stability, ensuring that parts maintain their shape and size in various conditions.
  • Chemical Resistance: They offer resistance to a wide range of chemicals and solvents, enhancing their durability.
  • Including flame retardant versions

About our suppliers

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.

Technical Data – PC/ASA Compounds

Property Typical Range Unit Notes
Hardness (Rockwell) R110 – R120 – Good balance between stiffness and toughness
Impact Strength (Notched Izod, 23°C) 25 – 45 kJ/m² High impact resistance compared to standard ASA
Tensile Modulus 2,000 – 2,400 MPa Indicates stiffness of PC/ASA alloys
UV Stability Excellent – Suitable for long-term outdoor use
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) 95 – 115 °C Depending on grade and reinforcement
Density 1.10 – 1.15 g/cm³ Typical for ASA PC plastic

Alternative for

The choice of using PC-ASA compounds depends on specific application requirements, including weather resistance, UV stability, and impact resistance. Alternatives may include other engineering thermoplastics like polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), 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-ASA compounds are preferred when their unique combination of properties aligns with the application’s needs, particularly in industries where weather resistance and UV stability are critical, such as automotive and construction.

Industries this product is applied in

Automotive Transportation Sports & Leisure Industrial Plastics Infrastructure Consumer Goods
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