Achieving Mass ABS with Both Impact Resistance and Glossiness
Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber is widely used as a raw material for Mass ABS. We offer a wide variety of grades with different styrene solution viscosities (SV) to provide grades that can balance the impact resistance and glossiness of Mass ABS to the level our customers require. Another key feature of Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber is its high quality with low impurities and gel content.
Asahi Kasei's Synthetic Rubber Widely Used as Raw Material for Mass ABS
ABS is a resin obtained by polymerizing acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, which excels in glossiness, impact resistance, and oil resistance. Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber has a long track record as a raw material for Mass ABS suitable for mass production. It is widely used in various applications, such as car interiors, home appliance exteriors, and building materials.
Achieving Both Impact Resistance and Glossiness in Mass ABS with a Wide Range of Solution Viscosities
Mass ABS is often used in areas where appearance has a significant impact, such as car interiors and home appliance exteriors, making both impact resistance and glossiness crucial.
Impact resistance and glossiness depend on the particle size of the rubber in Mass ABS. Larger particle sizes increase impact resistance but decrease glossiness. Conversely, smaller particle sizes increase glossiness but decrease impact resistance, resulting in a trade-off.
Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber offers a wide range of grades with varying styrene solution viscosities (SV). By selecting the appropriate grade, you can control the particle size of the rubber in Mass ABS, enabling you to produce Mass ABS with a balanced impact resistance and glossiness that meets your requirements.
Providing High-Quality Products with Extremely Low Impurities and Gel Content
Generally, the quality of synthetic rubber is affected by the presence of impurities and gel. Impurities can lead to unexpected reactions, resulting in unstable properties or discoloration. Gel can cause issues such as failure to achieve the desired properties or poor appearance.
Asahi Kasei's Low-cis Polybutadiene Rubber and styrene butadiene rubber used in Mass ABS applications are manufactured through solution polymerization. This results in high-quality products that are colorless, low in impurities, and have extremely low levels of styrene-insoluble gel, minimizing problems with properties, appearance, and other issues.
They also exhibit excellent cold flow resistance, allowing the bale shape to be maintained for extended periods.
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