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Enhanced ABS grades target auto interiors.


Two new impact- and heat-resistant ABS grades for automotive interiors come from Lanxess Corp., Pittsburgh. Lusban Ultra 4105 offers heat resistance to 103 C (217 F), which is considerably higher than that of standard ABS and slightly lower than typical PC/ABS PC/ABS Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene . Izod impact of 42 kJ/[m.sup.2] at room temperature is similar to that of standard PC/ABS. The material is aimed at glove boxes glove box
n.
An enclosed workspace equipped with gloved openings that allow manipulation in the interior, designed to prevent contamination of the product, the environment, or the worker.
, glove-box doors, door panels, center console Center console may refer to:
  • Center console (boat)
  • Center console (automobile)
 components, and knee bolsters on the driver's side. Another potential application is mobile-phone housings.

Another grade, Lustran Ultra 4115, has high impact strength and heat resistance of 116 C (241 F), which is comparable to that of standard PC/ABS. It is suited for post finishers, interior door handles, air vents, and defroster de·frost·er  
n.
1. A heating device designed to remove frost or prevent its formation.

2. A device designed to thaw frozen goods.

Noun 1.
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Title Annotation:KEEPING UP WITH: Materials
Publication:Plastics Technology
Date:May 1, 2005
Words:134
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