What is ABS Plastic Resin

In the engineering plastics family, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) is widely used in the electronics, automotive, and home appliance industries due to its excellent moldability and balanced mechanical strength. Lotte Chemical's ABS VH-0800 belongs to a halogen-modified flame-retardant system. It introduces highly efficient flame retardants into standard ABS, giving it V-0 fire resistance and stable electrical insulation properties.

This type of ABS plastic resin is specifically developed for fields with stringent electrical safety requirements. It maintains structural integrity and insulation stability under high temperature, high voltage, and continuous load conditions, making it a trusted engineering plastic option for electronic equipment manufacturers.

ABS VH-0800

1. Performance Analysis: Balanced Design of Thermal Stability and Flame Retardancy

VH-0800 uses a halogen-based flame-retardant formulation. Through precise control of the polymerization ratio and additive system, it achieves a multi-directional balance of material properties:

・Excellent Flame Retardant Performance: Achieves UL94 V-0 rating at thicknesses from 1.5mm to 6.0mm, with self-extinguishing flames and no dripping.

・Excellent thermal deformation stability: Maintains a high deformation temperature even under continuous load, meeting the long-term operational requirements of electronic components.

・Superior insulation properties: Volume resistivity up to 10¹⁵ Ω·cm, suitable for appliance housings, socket panels, and electrical control systems.

・Robust mechanical properties: Possesses both impact absorption and tensile strength, ensuring structural integrity during processing and use.

These properties give VH-0800 a good balance between safety, moldability, and durability, making it one of the preferred ABS plastic resin types for high-reliability applications.

2. Typical Applications: Focusing on Electrical Safety and Structural Protection

Electronic Appliance Housings

・VH-0800's flame-retardant and insulating properties make it widely used in power adapters, switch panels, air conditioning control modules, and server housings. Its consistent surface finish and color uniformity also meet the aesthetic requirements of consumer electronics.

Automotive Electronic Modules

・In automotive controllers, fuse boxes, and sensor modules, VH-0800 combines heat resistance and flame retardancy, effectively improving component operational safety.

Industrial Equipment Components

・For components requiring fire protection and electrical isolation, such as instrument panels, relay housings, and power distribution modules, VH-0800 provides reliable material support.

In these applications, VH-0800 is not only an ABS plastic resin but also an engineered embodiment of safety and reliability.

3. Lotte Chemical's ABS VH-0800 Data Sheet

UL	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
CTI		IEC 60112	2	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Hola	Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL 746A	0	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Hola	Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL 746A	0	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Hola	Todos los colores 6,0 mm	UL 746A	0	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Alta Velocidad		UL 746A	3	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
HWI	Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL 746A	3	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
HWI	Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL 746A	0	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
HWI	Todos los colores 6,0 mm	UL 746A	0	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	Elec All Color 6.0mm	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	Imp All Color 6.0mm	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
RTI	Str Todos los colores 6,0 mm	UL 746B	60	°C
Resistividad volumétrica		Norma ASTM D257	1E15	Ω.cm
Estabilidad dimensional		UL746	0.0	%
Rigidez dieléctrica		Norma ASTM D149	14	kilovoltios/mm
Resistencia al arco		ASTM D495	7	SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL94	V-0
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL94	V-0
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 6,0 mm	UL94	V-0
Comportamiento mecánico	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
Alargamiento	Rotura de 5 mm/min	Norma ASTM D638	24	%
Alargamiento	Rotura 50 mm/min	ISO 527	2.6	%
Resistencia a la flexión	2,0 mm/min	ISO 178	75	MPa
Resistencia a la flexión	2,8 mm/min	Norma ASTM D790	61	MPa
Módulo de flexión	2,0 mm/min	ISO 178	2700	MPa
Módulo de flexión	2,8 mm/min	Norma ASTM D790	2200	MPa
Impacto de muesca Izod	23 °C 3,2 mm	Norma ASTM D256	23.46	kJ/m²
Impacto de muesca Izod	23 °C 6,4 mm	Norma ASTM D256	20.40	kJ/m²
Impacto de muesca Izod	23 °C 4,0 mm	ISO 180	21	kJ/m²
Resistencia a la tracción	Rotura de 5 mm/min	Norma ASTM D638	30	MPa
Resistencia a la tracción	Rotura 50 mm/min	ISO 527	35	MPa
Resistencia a la tracción	Yield 5mm/min	Norma ASTM D638	41	MPa
Resistencia a la tracción	Rendimiento 50 mm/min	ISO 527	46	MPa
Módulo de tracción	5mm/min	Norma ASTM D638	1400	MPa
Módulo de tracción	50 mm/min	ISO 527	2400	MPa
Impacto con entalla Charpy	23 °C 4,0 mm	ISO 179	20	kJ/m²
Térmico	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
HDT	0,45 MPa 6,4 mm	Norma ASTM D648	91	°C
HDT	1,8 MPa 6,4 mm	Norma ASTM D648	70	°C
HDT	Annealed 0.45MPa 4.0mm	ISO 75	85	°C
HDT	Annealed 1.8MPa 4.0mm	ISO 75	80	°C
HDT	Unannealed 0.45MPa 4.0mm	ISO 75	81	°C
HDT	Unannealed 1.8MPa 4.0mm	ISO 75	70	°C
Temperatura de ablandamiento Vicat	50 °C/h 50 N	ISO 306	86	°C
Temperatura de ablandamiento Vicat	120 °C/h 50 N	ISO 306	89	°C
Propiedad fisica	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
Contracción	Flow 2.0mm	ISO 294	0.3~0.37	%
Contracción	Flujo 3,2 mm	Norma ASTM D955	0.3~0.37	%
Contracción	xFlow 2.0mm	ISO 294	0.33~0.4	%
Contracción	xFlow 3.2mm	Norma ASTM D955	0.33~0.4	%
Densidad	CAROLINA DEL NORTE	Norma ASTM D792	1.17	gramos/cm³
Densidad	CAROLINA DEL NORTE	ISO 1183	1.17	gramos/cm³
Índice de fusión	200°C 5 kg	Norma ASTM D1238	5.4	g/10min
Índice de fusión	200°C 5 kg	ISO 1133	5.4	g/10min
Dureza	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
Dureza Rockwell	R(Escala)	Norma ASTM D785	107
Dureza Rockwell	R(Escala)	ISO 2039	107
Inflamabilidad	Condición	Estándar	Valor	Unidad
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 1,5 mm	UL94	V-0
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 3,0 mm	UL94	V-0
Clasificación de llama	Todos los colores 6,0 mm	UL94	V-0

4. Process Adaptability: A Reliable Partner for Injection Molding

ABS VH-0800 is supplied in granular form and is specifically designed for injection molding.

Its melt flow index is approximately medium flow grade, ensuring complete mold filling while preventing gas flow and charring problems caused by thermal decomposition. The material has stable shrinkage, making it suitable for complex structures and parts requiring high precision fitting.

Furthermore, ABS VH-0800 has a wide tolerance for molding temperatures, making it suitable for direct replacement of standard ABS production lines without additional equipment modifications. This allows manufacturers to achieve an ideal balance between performance upgrades and cost control.

5. Industry Trends: From "Fire-Retardant Materials" to "Safety System Materials"

With the rise of new energy vehicles, smart homes, and industrial automation, the market demand for flame-retardant ABS is growing rapidly.

Traditional ABS materials are gradually failing to meet the requirements of high-density integrated equipment in electrical safety standards. ABS plastic resins like VH-0800, with their stable V-0 fire resistance rating and reliable insulation properties, are becoming the standard material choice for next-generation electrical equipment.

In the future, flame-retardant ABS will not only be "fire-resistant" but will also play a greater role in "system safety assurance," providing a more solid material foundation for the safe operation of smart hardware and automotive electronics.

6. Related Recommendations

Product Grade	Densidad	Izod Impact Strength (notched)	Módulo de tracción	Resistencia a la tracción	Dureza Rockwell	Melt Flow Index	Alargamiento	Contracción	Módulo de flexión	Resistencia a la flexión	Remarks
VH-0819	1.16 g/cm³	13 kJ/m²	2200 MPa	38 MPa	106	8.0 g/10min	10%	0.45~0.65%	2300 MPa	72 MPa	Flammability: V-1 • V-0 • 5VB Heat Deflection Temp: 75 °C
VH-0815 M	1.155 g/cm³	20.4 kJ/m²	2100 MPa	31 MPa	104.5	4.0 g/10min	—	0.31~0.59%	3483 MPa	73 MPa	Flammability: V-2 • V-1 • V-0 • 5VB • 5VA Heat Deflection Temp: 86 °C
VH-0815	1.15 g/cm³	22 kJ/m²	2000 MPa	27 MPa	100	3.8 g/10min	17%	0.34~0.41%	2400 MPa	71 MPa	Flammability: V-2 • V-1 • V-0 • 5VB • 5VA Heat Deflection Temp: 81 °C
VH-0810 T	1.15 g/cm³	20 kJ/m²	2100 MPa	30 MPa	103	6.5 g/10min	12%	0.3~0.6%	2100 MPa	62 MPa	Flammability: V-2 • V-1 • V-0 Heat Deflection Temp: 80 °C
VH-0810 M	1.147 g/cm³	21 kJ/m²	2200 MPa	33 MPa	105	4.5 g/10min	15%	0.31~0.59%	2433 MPa	72 MPa	Flammability: V-2 • V-1 • V-0 Heat Deflection Temp: 85 °C
VH-0810	1.16 g/cm³	19 kJ/m²	2100 MPa	29 MPa	103	6 g/10min	11%	0.28~0.34%	2600 MPa	75 MPa	Flammability: V-2 • V-1 • V-0 Heat Deflection Temp: 79 °C
VH-0800 E	1.16 g/cm³	19 kJ/m²	2200 MPa	32 MPa	103	5 g/10min	16%	0.24~0.29%	2600 MPa	75 MPa	Flammability: V-0 Heat Deflection Temp: 81 °C
VH-0800	1.17 g/cm³	20 kJ/m²	1400 MPa	30 MPa	107	5.4 g/10min	24%	0.3~0.37%	2700 MPa	75 MPa	Flammability: V-0 Heat Deflection Temp: 81 °C
VE-0860	1.17 g/cm³	16 kJ/m²	1600 MPa	31 MPa	104	1.6 g/10min	8%	0.4~0.49%	2350 MPa	66 MPa	Flammability: V-0 • 5VB Heat Deflection Temp: 98 °C
VE-0856 U	1.16 g/cm³	23 kJ/m²	2000 MPa	27 MPa	95	3.6 g/10min	13%	0.36~0.44%	2100 MPa	64 MPa	Flammability: V-0 • 5VB • 5VA Heat Deflection Temp: 84 °C

7. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: Is VH-0800 environmentally friendly?

A1: VH-0800 is a halogenated flame-retardant system, but it complies with RoHS and UL environmental requirements and is suitable for electronic equipment manufacturing.

Q2: Can it replace ordinary ABS?

A2: Yes, in scenarios requiring enhanced fire resistance or insulation, VH-0800 can directly replace standard ABS.

Q3: What precautions should be taken during processing?

A3: It is recommended to maintain dry conditions and control the material temperature between 200–230°C to avoid overheating and decomposition.

ABS Plastic Resin

8. Juyuan Supply Advantages

As a supplier specializing in international trade of plastic raw materials, Juyuan offers a full range of ABS plastic resin products, including Lotte Chemical ABS VH-0800, providing customers with:

・Stable supply from major global chemical brands

・Selection recommendations for different processing scenarios

・Fast-responding international logistics and after-sales support

Juyuan is committed to helping manufacturers achieve both material performance and product safety goals at a more cost-effective level.

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