Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer
Agent Name
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer
Alternative Name
ABS resin
CAS Number
9003-56-9
Formula
(C8-H8.C4-H6.C3-H3-N)x-
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
ABS resin; 2-Propenenitrile, polymer with 1,3-butadiene and ethenylbenzene; ABS; Acrylonitrile 1,3-butadiene styrene polymer; Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer; Styrene, acrylonitrile, butadiene polymer; Acrylonitrile, polymer with 1,3-butadiene and styrene; [ChemIDplus] Merkon B-738FP; [Performance Additives MSDS]
Category
Polymers
Description
White granules/powder with a mild odor of acrylic ester; [Performance Additives MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a plastics impact modifier; [Performance Additives MSDS]
Comments
Dust may form explosive mixtures with air; Not an irritant; [Performance Additives MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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