MAGNUM*

ABS Resins

Modified by DC / RM on March 2002

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Dow Product Training /Printed05/04/23; Review Disclaimer

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 MAGNUM ABS RESINS
U.S. Production Locations

Resin Production
• Midland, Michigan
• Gales Ferry, Connecticut (Allyn’s Point)
• Ironton, Ohio (Hanging Rock)
• Torrance, California

Compounding (Additives & Color)

• DHCompounding - Clinton, Tennessee
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 Compositional Features
ACRYLONITRILE

Heat
Resistance
Chemical
Resistance

ABS
Impact
Resistance
Rigidity
Low Temperature
Toughness Processability

BUTADIENE STYRENE

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 Balance of Properties
HEAT
RESISTANCE

IMPACT RESISTANCE PROCESSABILITY

• The three parameters are linked

• An increase in one property usually results in a
decrease in the other two
• Improved ABS technology focuses on
expanding the property triangle
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 Product Features of
MAGNUM ABS Resins

• Gloss
• Physical Properties
• Color
• Thermal Stability
• Low Mold Plate-out
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 Polymer Structure of
MAGNUM ABS Resins

High Gloss Low Gloss

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 Product Features of
MAGNUM ABS Resins
Gloss
• High Gloss
– High Gardner gloss values
– Gloss independent of processing
parameters
– Excellent distinctness of image

• Low Gloss
– Ability to achieve desired gloss level
– Uniform surface finish
– Minimizes need for texturing
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 Product Features of
MAGNUM ABS Resins
Physical Properties

• Melt flow rate consistency

• Resins to satisfy a range of impact
performance
• Resins to satisfy a range of heat
requirements
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 Dow Polystyrene & Engineering Plastics
Room Temp Izod vs DTUL
500

GF Vydyne
450

400

GF Questra
350
264 psi DTUL, deg F

300
Calibre
250 V
Pulse

200 Isoplast
Vydyne
Tyril Styron
Magnum
150
Prevail
Tyril

100

50

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
No Break No break
35 40

Izod Impact, ft-lb/in

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 Color Options of
MAGNUM ABS Resins

Natural Factory Color Mix Factory Color

(salt-and-pepper) (precolor)

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 Product Features of
MAGNUM ABS Resins
Thermal Stability
• Better process chemistry
• Additive package
• Benefits -
Wide processing window
Maintenance of color
Maintenance of physical properties
Utilization of regrind
Excellent processing through chemistry,
not additives
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 Product Features of
MAGNUM ABS Resins
Low Mold Plate-Out
• Better process chemistry
• Additive package
• Benefits -
Better surface quality
Decreased rejects
Decreased downtimes
Excellent processing through
chemistry, not additives
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 Regulatory Agencies

FDA - Food and Drug Administration

USP - United States Pharmacopoeia
UL - Underwriters Laboratory
CSA - Canadian Standards Association
NSF - National Sanitation Foundation

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 USP Testing
• Testing is done to determine the biocompatibility of materials.
• MAGNUM Medical Resins are tested against the most stringent
classification -
• USP XXII CLASS VI
• Which Includes -
– Systemic Toxicity
– Intracutaneous Toxicity
– Muscular Implantation (7 days)

• Other non-USP classified tests are also used

• Product Designation - High Gloss-MAGNUM 2620, 2630 Low
Gloss MAGNUM 2642
NOTE - MAGNUM ABS Medical Resins are NOT intended for
implants.

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 UL Listing
• Independent testing facility that publishes a list of
materials and parts found to be in compliance with certain
standards.

• UL does not guarantee that performance will meet those

standards.
UL-94 - FLAMMABILITY TESTING OF PLASTICS
UL-746 A - SHORT-TERM PROPERTY TESTING
B - LONG-TERM PROPERTY TESTING
C - EVALUATIONS OF PLASTICS USED IN
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
(Refers to Results in UL-94 and UL-746 A and B)

There are also several hundred standards outlining testing

and performance parameters for all types of electrical products
and end-uses.
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 Ignition Resistant Polymers

Generally, Ignition Resistant (IR)

polymers...
– Are more difficult to ignite
– Burn less vigorously
– Drip less than normal

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 CSA Listing

• Certification of finished parts

• Polymer testing and classification
program. Testing similar to UL.
– Must Test All Short-Term
Physical, Mechanical, and Electrical
Properties
– Will Accept U.L. Thermal Index
Ratings
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 Applications for
MAGNUM ABS Resins
• Durables (Injection Molding & Extrusion)
Appliances (Small & Large) Luggage
Building & Construction Medical
Computer & Business Equipment Pipe & Fittings
Cosmetics Plumbing Fixtures Electronics
Recreation
Housewares Telecommunications
Lawn & Garden

• Automotive (Injection Molding)

Interior/Instrument Panel Trim Components
Exterior Trim Components

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Durables (Injection Molding)

LOW GLOSS HIGH GLOSS

275 - Medium Impact 9010 - Medium Impact
348 - Medium Impact 9020 - High Impact
545 - High Impact 9555 - High Impact
941 - Superior Impact 9030 - Superior Impact
9035 - Superior Impact
9650 - Superior Impact

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Durables (Injection Molding)

IGNITION RESISTANT
4435 - Excellent
processability and
practical toughness

5200- Excellent toughness

and Improved IR
package

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Durables (Injection Molding)
Physical Properties - Low Gloss
Typical properties: Not to be construed as specifications

PROPERTY 275 348 545 941

Melt Flow Rate, gm / 10 min 2.6 6.0 6.0 2.2

(230°C / 3.8 kg)

Notched Izod Impact, ft-lb / in 5.0 3.0 4.0 12.0

(73°F)

Tensile Strength at Yield, psi 5400 6000 6500 6000

(2 ipm)

Deflection Temperature, °F 175 170 175 175

(264 psi, unannealed)

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Durables (Injection Molding)
Physical Properties - High Gloss
Typical properties: Not to be construed as specifications

PROPERTY 9010 9020 9030 9555

Melt Flow Rate, gm / 10 min 7.0 5.0 2.5 4.8

(230°C / 3.8 kg)

Notched Izod Impact, ft-lb / in 4.0 5.5 7.5 6.4

(73°F)

Tensile Strength at Yield, psi 7000 5800 5400 6500

(2 ipm)

Deflection Temperature, °F 175 175 173 170

(264 psi, unannealed)

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Durables (Injection Molding)
Physical Properties - Medical
Typical properties: Not to be construed as specifications

PROPERTY 2620 2630 2642

Melt Flow Rate, gm / 10 min 5.0 2.5 6.0

(230°C / 3.8 kg)

Notched Izod Impact, ft-lb / in 5.5 7.5 3.0

(73°F)

Tensile Strength at Yield, psi 5800 5400 6000

(2 ipm)

Deflection Temperature, °F 175 173 170

(264 psi, unannealed)

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Durables (Injection Molding)
Physical Properties - Ignition Resistant
Typical properties: Not to be construed as specifications

PROPERTY 4435 5200

Melt Flow Rate, gm / 10 min 11.0 5.5
(230°C / 3.8 kg)
Notched Izod Impact, ft-lb / in 3.0 3.5

(73°F)
Tensile Strength at Yield, psi 5800 5000
(2 ipm)
Deflection Temperature, °F 160 170
(264 psi, unannealed)
UL-94 Flammability
(@ 1.6 mm) V-0 V-0/5V
(@ 3.2 mm) 5V ---
Light Stability, E >10 ---
Numerical flame ratings are not intended to reflect hazards
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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Durables (Extrusion)

LOW GLOSS HIGH GLOSS

AG700 - General Purpose HPC952 - Superior
555 - High Impact Impact
PG914 - Blending Resin 9040 - Refrigeration
for Pipe
FG960 - Fittings Grade

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Sheet Extrusion
Physical Properties - Low Gloss
Typical properties: Not to be construed as specifications

PROPERTY 555 AG700 HPC952

Melt Flow Rate, gm / 10 min 2.4 4.2 1.2

(230°C / 3.8 kg)

Notched Izod Impact, ft-lb / in 8.0 2.5 10.0

(73°F)

Tensile Strength at Yield, psi 6300 4400 5700

(2 ipm)

Deflection Temperature, °F 175 165 175

(264 psi, unannealed)

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
for Pipe and Fittings
Physical Properties - Low Gloss
Typical properties: Not to be construed as specifications

PROPERTY FG960 PG914

Melt Flow Rate, gm / 10 min 2.6 2.6

(230°C / 3.8 kg)

Notched Izod Impact, ft-lb / in 4.6 3.6

(73°F)

Tensile Strength at Yield, psi 5400 5500

(2 ipm)

Deflection Temperature, °F 173 175

(264 psi, unannealed)

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 Injection Molding Conditions for
MAGNUM ABS Resins
DRYING INJECTION SPEED
• Min. 2 hours at 180°F • Low gloss - slow
in dehumidifying dryer • High gloss - fast

MELT TEMPERATURE SHOT SIZE

• Aim 475°F • 50 - 75% of barrel
• Range 425 - 550°F capacity

PURGING
MOLD TEMPERATURE • General purpose
• Aim 100°F polystyrene
• Range 80 - 160°F

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 MAGNUM ABS Resins
Grade Proposal
Physical Properties
Typical properties: Not to be construed as specifications

PROPERTY 3904 3453 AS 9010 3495 8434 5200

Extrusion General Emulsion High MFR HELM IR

Melt Flow Rate, gm / 10 min 1.5 5.0 7.0 11.0 3.0 5.5
(230°C / 3.8 kg)

Notched Izod Impact kJ/m2 40.0 20.0 21.3 21.3 21.0 18.7
(23°C)

Flexural Modulus (3 points ) 2000 2300 2482 2586 2100 2117

Mpa

Vicat Softering Temp B/ 50 97 96 101 95 100 93

°C

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Numerical flame ratings are not intended to reflect hazards

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