ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadi
The largest market share in the global market
LG Chem holds the largest market share in the global ABS market. ABS is a highly-functional plastic known for its strong heat resistance and impact resistance. It is highly processable and can be manufactured in various colors. It is used in numerous areas including toys such as LEGO, automobiles, home appliances, IT devices, etc.
Product Classification : Grade, Features, Applications
| Grade | Features | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| General Purpose | High impact, high fluidity, high gloss, painting | Helmets, pipes, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, toys, telephones |
| Heat Resistant | High gloss, scratch resistance, cost reduction (painting cost and defect rate reduction) | Automobile interior and exterior materials, housings for electric and electronic products |
| ASA | General, extrusion, and heat resistance | Automobiles, motorcycles, construction materials |
| Transparent | High impact, extrusion, and chemical resistance | Toys, housings for electric and electronic products |
| Flame-retardant | Non-halogen, high fluidity, heat resistance | TVs, monitor housings, TV/OA housings, VCRs, printers, fax machines, microwave ovens, digital cameras, camcorders, computers, CD-ROM bezels, adapters, etc. |
| Low Gloss | Heat resistance, extremely high heat resistance | Automobile interior materials |
| Anti-scratch | High gloss, scratch resistance | TVs, monitors, DVDs, audios, air cleaners |
| Plating | High fluidity, high impact | Automotive parts(radiator grille, door handle, hub cap), washing machine doors, faucets |
| Extrusion | High fluidity, high impact, General | Sheets for refrigerators, briefcases, bobbins |
| Blow Molding | Heat resistance | Automobile exterior materials(spoiler, bumper guard, etc.) |
| LG Chemical of America Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Polymers and Plastic Resins |
| Product Number | ABS |
| Product Name | Basic Materials & Chemicals |
| Type | MoldingCompound; Thermoplastic |