ABS-ESD7
ABS-ESD7 (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene-electrostatic dissipative) is an ABS thermoplastic with static dissipative properties for applications where a static charge can damage products, impair their performance or cause an explosion. ABS-ESD7 prevents a buildup of static electricity, so it will not produce a static shock or cause other materials like powders, dust and fine particles to stick to it. Ideal for electronic products with circuit boards and for the transportation and industrial equipment industries. Most widely used to create jigs and fixtures for the assembly of electronic components, but it is also useful for building functional prototypes of fuel storage and delivery products, as well as cases, enclosures and packaging.
Mechanical Properties1 |
Test Method |
English |
Metric |
| Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 5,200 psi | 36 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 350,000 psi | 2,400 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 3% | 3% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 8,800 psi | 61 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 350,000 psi | 2,400 MPa |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) | ASTM D256 | 2.1 ft-lb/in | 111 J/m |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C) | ASTM D256 | 1.1 ft-lb/in | 55 J/m |
Mechanical Properties2 |
Test Method |
English |
Metric |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi, 0.125" unannealed | ASTM D648 | 204°F | 96°C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi, 0.125" unannealed | ASTM D648 | 180°F | 82°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | ASTM D1525 | 210°F | 99°C |
| Glass Transition (Tg) | DSC (SSYS) | 226°F | 108°C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (flow) | ASTM E831 | 4.95 in/in/°F | 8.825 mm/mm/°C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (xflow) | ASTM E831 | 4.75 in/in/°F | 8.465 mm/mm/°C |
| Melt Point | – – – – – – – – – | Not Applicable3 | Not Applicable3 |
Electrical Properties4 |
Test Method |
Value Range |
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 4.010 – 3.09 ohms |
| Surface Resistance | ASTM D257 | 109 – 106 ohms |
Other2 |
Test Method |
Value |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1,04 |
| Flame Classification | UL94 | HB (0.06", 1.5 mm) |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D785 | 109,5 |
System Availability |
Layer Thickness Capability |
Support Structure |
Available Colors |
| Fortus 400mc Fortus 900mc |
0.010 inch (0.254 mm) 0.007 inch (0.178 mm) |
Soluble Supports | Black |
The information presented are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. End-use material performance can be impacted (+/-) by, but not limited to, part design, end-use conditions, test conditions, etc. Actual values will vary with build conditions. Tested parts were built on Fortus 400mc @ 0.010″ (0.254 mm) slice. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
1 Build orientation is on side long edge.
2 Literature value unless otherwise noted.
3 Due to amorphous nature, material does not display a melting point.
4 All electrical property values were generated from the average of test plaques built with default part density (solid). Test plaques were 4.0 x 4.0 x 0.1 inches (102 x 102 x 2.5 mm) and were built both in the flat and vertical orientation. The range
of values is mostly the result of the difference in properties of test plaques built in the flat vs. vertical orientation.