PC/ABS LG Chem MP‑5000A
PC/ABS LG Chem MP‑5000A
PC/ABS LG Chem MP‑5000A is an alloy plastic. It combines mechanical strength, heat resistance and impact resistance of polycarbonate (PC), together with excellent processing flowability of acrylonitrile‑butadiene‑styrene copolymer (ABS).
Main Applications
Automotive industry: automotive interior parts such as instrument panels, interior trim parts, wheel covers. Electrical‑electronic: housings for business machines including notebooks, copiers and printers; communication devices (mobile phone housings) and home appliances. Others: lighting equipment.
Physical Properties
| Property Category | Test Item | Test Standard | Data | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Properties | Density | ASTM D792 | 1.10‑1.12 | g/cm³ |
| MFR (250°C / 2.16 kg) | ASTM D1238 | 5.0‑5.5 | g/10 min | |
| Molding shrinkage | ASTM D955 | 0.5‑0.8 | % | |
| Mechanical Properties | Tensile strength (yield) | ASTM D638 | 46.0‑58.8 | MPa |
| Elongation at break | ASTM D638 | >100‑120 | % | |
| Flexural strength (yield) | ASTM D790 | 65.0‑88.2 | MPa | |
| Flexural modulus | ASTM D790 | 1960‑2300 | MPa | |
| Izod notched impact strength (23°C) | ASTM D256 | 490‑590 | J/m | |
| Rockwell hardness (R‑scale) | ASTM D785 | 110‑115 | — | |
| Thermal Properties | HDT (1.8 MPa, unannealed) | ASTM D648 | 90‑105 | °C |
| Vicat softening temperature | — | 108‑113 | °C |
Processing Parameters
| Process Parameter | Unit | Recommended Value / Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Treatment | ||
| Drying temperature | °C | 70‑110 |
| Drying time | h | 2‑7 |
| Max residual moisture | % | < 0.04 |
| Injection Molding Temperature | ||
| Melt temperature | °C | 230‑300 |
| Mold temperature | °C | 50‑100 |
| Injection pressure | — | Depending on molded part |
| Injection speed | — | As high as possible |
Note: All information above is for reference only!
