Lustran 448

Lustran® 448 resin is a high-gloss, high-impact injection molding grade of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). In addition to a good balance of physical properties, it provides heat stability and very good moldability. Lustran 448 in Natural color (000000) is listed under NSF 51 for food equipment materials.

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  • Properties

    Properties of Lustran 448

    Property, Test Condition Standard Unit Values
    Rheological Properties
    Melt Flow Rate, 230 °C/3.8 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 4,5
    Melt Flow Rate, 220 °C/10 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 12
    Mechanical Properties
    Izod Notched Impact Strength, 23 °C (73 °F) ASTM D 256 ft-lb/in 6,2
    Izod Notched Impact Strength, -40 °C (-40 °F) ASTM D 256 ft-lb/in 1,2
    Tensile Stress at Yield, 23 °C ASTM D 638 psi 6100
    Tensile Modulus ASTM D 638 psi x 10³ 370
    Flexural Modulus, 23 °C ASTM D 790 psi x 10³ 380
    Flexural Stress at 5% Deflection ASTM D 790 psi 10500
    Hardness, Rockwell ASTM D 785 R scale 109
    Thermal Properties
    DTUL @ 264 psi - Unannealed ASTM D 648 °F 178
    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 10-4/°F 0,5
    Other Properties
    Density ASTM D 792 lb/in³ 1,05
    Processing
    Linear Mold Shrinkage ASTM D 955 in/in 0 - 0,01
    Drying Temperature - °F 175
    Drying Time - h 2 - 4

    Typical values for uncolored products
    Please note that all processing data stated are only indicative and may vary depending on the individual processing complexities.
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  • Processing

    Processing of Lustran 448

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