Acrylic-capped ABS is a co-extruded material that combines the normal ABS characteristics of impact strength and durability with those of PMMA including scratch resistance, aesthetics and, if necessary, weatherability. Durosan XR is a fourth generation Acrylic-capped ABS developed specifically for the sanitaryware market. It is easily thermoformed and machined and can be colour matched to any requirement.
Characteristics
• High gloss finish
• Superior impact strength
• Excellent thermoforming properties
• Easily machined
• Excellent chemical and scratch resistance
| Material Properties* | Standard | Unit | Base | Capping |
| Tensile strength | ISO 527 | MPa | 42 | 48 |
| Flexural strength | ISO 178 | MPa | 68 | 83 |
| izod notched impact strength | ISO 180 | J/m2 | 200 | 32 |
| Heat deflection temperature | ISO 75 | °C | 102 | 90 |
| VICAT softening temperature | ISO 306 | °C | 102 | 95 |
| Density** | ISO 1183 | 1.1 | 101 | |
| Flammability Rating | UL94 | Class | HB | HB |
* Property evaluations on injection molded unpigmented material
** Density values vary with pigmentation
Applications
• Thermo forming of baths, shower trays and vanities.
• Sanitary shower wall linings
• Splash backs
Avaliability
Available in a comprehensive range of colours. Colour matching is available on request.