What are ABS Plastics

Among engineering plastic systems, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) is one of the most widely used ABS plastics, renowned for its excellent processing performance and mechanical strength. LG Chem's ABS XR404 has undergone heat resistance improvement on the basis of traditional ABS, making it a material that combines rigidity, toughness and thermal stability, thus becoming an ideal material for both functionality and appearance in the automotive and electronics manufacturing industries.

This material is specially designed for Injection Molding. It can maintain stable flow and filling performance in complex molds and precision structural parts, reduce part shrinkage and deformation problems, and provide manufacturers with a more reliable abs plastics solution.

ABS XR404

1. Performance Analysis: The Balance between Thermal Stability and Mechanical Strength

LG Chem ABS XR404 achieves performance balance in terms of heat, force and electricity by optimizing the polymerization ratio and adding heat stabilizers.

・Better thermal stability: The material can maintain mechanical integrity even when exposed to heat for a long time, making it suitable for medium-temperature working areas such as air conditioning outlets and instrument panels in automobiles.

・Mechanical toughness stability: It has a good energy absorption capacity under impact and bending loads, preventing assembly risks caused by brittle cracking of structural components.

・Electrical insulation characteristics: High volume resistivity and dielectric strength ensure safety and reliability when used as electronic device enclosures.

Because of this, XR404 can simultaneously meet multiple standards of automotive and electronic manufacturers in terms of heat resistance, structural strength and surface quality, and is a typical representative of highly practical abs plastics.

2. Application Areas: Cross-Industry Compatibility with Industrial Plastics

Automotive Industry

・Instrument Panel Trim, Door Panels, Pillar Trim

・Exterior Grilles, Lamp Shade Brackets, etc.

・XR404's excellent heat resistance and aesthetic appearance make it a popular ABS plastic choice for automotive interior and exterior trim.

Electronic and Electrical Industry

・Home Appliance Housings, TV Frames, Printer Panels

・Power Supply Housings and Safety Components

・The material's insulation and flame retardant properties ensure safe and long-term stability in equipment operation.

3. LG Chem ABS XR404 Data Sheet

UL	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
CTI		IEC 60112	0	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Hola	Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL 746A	1	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Hola	Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL 746A	0	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Alta Velocidad		UL 746A	2	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
HWI	Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL 746A	4	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
HWI	Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL 746A	3	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
RTI	Elec Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL 746B	60	°C
RTI	Elec Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL 746B	60	°C
RTI	Imp Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL 746B	60	°C
RTI	Imp todo color 3,0 mm	UL 746B	60	°C
RTI	Str Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL 746B	60	°C
RTI	Cadena todo color 3,0 mm	UL 746B	60	°C
Resistividad volumétrica		Norma ASTM D257	1E+15	Ω.cm
Estabilidad dimensional		UL746	0.0	%
Rigidez dieléctrica		Norma ASTM D149	33	kilovoltios/mm
Resistencia al arco		ASTM D495	6	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL94	media pensión
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL94	media pensión
Comportamiento mecánico	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
Alargamiento	Break 23°C 50mm/min 3.2mm	Norma ASTM D638	15	%
Resistencia a la flexión	23°C 15mm/min 3.2mm	Norma ASTM D790	84	MPa
Módulo de flexión	23°C 15mm/min 3.2mm	Norma ASTM D790	2650	MPa
Impacto de muesca Izod	23 °C 3,2 mm	Norma ASTM D256	16.32	kJ/m²
Impacto de muesca Izod	23 °C 6,4 mm	Norma ASTM D256	14.28	kJ/m²
Impacto de muesca Izod	-30°C 3.2mm	Norma ASTM D256	6.12	kJ/m²
Impacto de muesca Izod	-30°C 6.4mm	Norma ASTM D256	5.10	kJ/m²
Resistencia a la tracción	Yield 23°C 50mm/min 3.2mm	Norma ASTM D638	52	MPa
Módulo de tracción	23°C 50mm/min 3.2mm	Norma ASTM D638	2500	MPa
Térmico	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
HDT	Sin recocer 1,8 MPa 6,4 mm	Norma ASTM D648	100	°C
Temperatura de ablandamiento Vicat	50 °C/h 50 N	Norma ASTM D1525	112	°C
Propiedad fisica	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
Contracción	3.2mm 23°C	Norma ASTM D955	0.4~0.7	%
Densidad	23ºC	Norma ASTM D792	1.05	gramos/cm³
Índice de fusión	220°C 10 kg	Norma ASTM D1238	7	g/10min
Dureza	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
Dureza Rockwell	R(Escala)	Norma ASTM D785	112
Inflamabilidad	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
Clasificación de llama	1,5 mm	UL94	media pensión
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL94	media pensión

4. Process Compatibility: High stability performance of injection molding

ABS XR404 is in granular raw material form and is suitable for mainstream injection molding equipment. Its moderate melt flow index (MFR) provides excellent fluidity and molding efficiency, and it also performs well in the production of complex structural parts and thin-walled products.

During the injection molding process, XR404 is not sensitive to mold temperature and cooling rate, which helps to shorten the production cycle and improve the yield rate. This feature is particularly crucial for mass-produced automotive parts or electronic housings.

5. Industry Trends: The continuous growth in demand for heat-resistant ABS

With the popularization of automotive lightweighting, electrification and smart electronic devices, the demand for abs plastics that combines structural performance and appearance texture is increasing day by day. The launch of LG Chem XR404 is in line with this trend. Its formula strikes a balance between thermal stability and mechanical toughness, enabling it to perform stably in a wider temperature range and more complex application environments.

In the future market, ABS materials with heat resistance and good injection molding performance will continue to be important basic materials for the integrated design of automotive electronics and the appearance optimization of home appliances.

6. Similar Recommendations

Modelo de producto	Densidad	Módulo de tracción	Resistencia a la tracción	Dureza Rockwell	Melt Flow Index	Alargamiento	Contracción	Módulo de flexión	Resistencia a la flexión
XR490	1.07 g/cm³	2300 MPa	49 MPa	113	3.5 g/10min	15%	0.4–0.7%	2450 MPa	77 MPa
XR437	—	—	—	—	7.3 g/10min	—	—	—	—
XR409H	1.06 g/cm³	2400 MPa	49 MPa	111	3 g/10min	15%	0.4–0.7%	2550 MPa	78 MPa
XR407E	1.07 g/cm³	2300 MPa	45 MPa	112	7 g/10min	10%	0.4–0.7%	2450 MPa	75 MPa
XR407D	1.07 g/cm³	—	47.1 MPa	111	6 g/10min	20%	0.40%	2450 MPa	77.5 MPa
XR404	1.05 g/cm³	2500 MPa	52 MPa	112	7 g/10min	15%	0.4–0.7%	2650 MPa	84 MPa
XR401	1.05 g/cm³	2400 MPa	49 MPa	110	9 g/10min	15%	0.4–0.7%	2550 MPa	79 MPa
XG570	1.06 g/cm³	2650 MPa	49 MPa	115	22 g/10min	15%	0.4–0.7%	2850 MPa	82 MPa

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7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is ABS XR404 suitable for electroplating processes?

A1: XR404 is mainly designed for heat resistance and mechanical balance. If electroplating is required, surface-treated grade ABS models can be considered.

Q2: Does this material meet environmental protection standards?

A2: LG Chem's ABS products all comply with RoHS and REACH regulations and can be safely used in consumer-grade applications.

Q3: What are the main differences between XR404 and General ABS?

A3: XR404 performs better in terms of thermal stability and dimensional control, making it suitable for use in medium and high-temperature environments or in products with complex structures.

8. Supply and Services of Juyuan

As an international trader of plastic raw materials, Juyuan offers a wide range of abs plastics raw materials including LG Chem ABS XR404. We offer our customers

・Stable global supply sources and rapid delivery

・Technical selection support and application consultation

・Material alternative solutions for different processing requirements

Juyuan is committed to helping manufacturers achieve the optimal balance of performance, cost and process in plastic selection.

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