ASA Engineered Matrix • — Unfilled
General Purpose ASA
ASA Compound — General Purpose ASA
General Purpose ASA offers outstanding aesthetic gloss, high melt flow, and all-weather resistance without requiring protective painting.
Base Polymer
ASA
Reinforcement
Unfilled
Reinforcement %
—
Moulding Process
Injection Moulding
Available Formulation Colours
NaturalBlackCustom
COMPOUND PROFILE • General Purpose ASA
Grade Specification Overview
POLIMATRIX General Purpose ASA
ASA Compound — General Purpose ASA
Formulation
Unfilled Polymer
Processing
Injection moulding
MFI
24 g/10 min
Heat / impact
HDT 95°C
Recommended for: Outdoor appearance parts components, subject to dimensional, mechanical and processing validation.
Performance Profile
Qualitative Indicators — Typical values on TDSRelative engineering performance ratings across key mechanical and thermal dimensions.
Tensile Stiffness
High
Tensile Strength
High
Impact Resistance
High
Heat Resistance (HDT)
High
Dimensional Stability
High
Processability
High
Surface Finish
Excellent
Key Formulation Characteristics
High flow
Excellent processability
Reinforcement: — Unfilled
Formulated for Injection Moulding
Typical Properties & ASTM Standards
Verified typical values for General Purpose ASA as published on technical data sheet.
| Mechanical / Physical Property | Test Standard | Typical Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Index (MFI / MFR) | ASTM D1238 | 24 | g/10 min |
| Specific Gravity / Density | ASTM D792 | 1.07 | g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 45 | MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 1,400 | MPa |
| Izod Impact Strength (Notched) | ASTM D256 | 10.0 | kg·cm/cm |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT / VSP) | ASTM D648 | 95 | °C |
| Flammability Rating | UL 94 | HB | Rating |
* Typical values, not specification limits. Values are for material selection purposes only.
Target Applications
Proven Industrial components and commercial end-use parts moulded with General Purpose ASA:
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Technical Assistance
Need Custom Formulation or Testing?
Our application development engineers can tailor filler content, melt flow index, UV stabilization, or masterbatch color matching to your specific molding window.
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