Adhesive for bonding Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Selecting the right adhesive

25/03/2024

ABS or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is one of the most common thermoplastics. Key properties of ABS:

  • Surface energy: 42 mJ/m².
  • Maximum operating temperature: 89°C.
  • Softening temperature: 100°C.
  • Normally opaque but also available in translucent versions.

Different types of adhesives for ABS

Identifying the best adhesive for bonding ABS plastic requires specific application details, so that Hitta can provide tailored advice aligned with your business process.

Below is a reference table outlining how to select the appropriate adhesive for bonding ABS:

ApplicationRecommended Adhesive
General purpose bondingEpoxy adhesive
Quick bondingCyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue)
High strength requirementsStructural acrylic adhesive
High temperature resistance neededPolyurethane adhesive
Flexible jointsModified epoxy adhesive
Solvent resistance
PolarizationNonpolar
Corrosive environmentVery good Very good
Cyanocrylate PoorExcellent
One-part epoxyVery good Very good
Two-part epoxyVery good Very good
Modified epoxygoodNormal
MS Polymer goodgood
Polyurethane goodgood
One-part acrylic structural adhesivegoodVery good
Two-part acrylic structural adhesivegoodVery good
Two-part MMA acrylic structural adhesivegoodVery good
UV curinggoodVery good
Thermal resistance
StandardHigh temperature
Corrosive environment150 °C 230 °C 
Cyanocrylate 85 °C 250 °C 
One-part epoxy180 °C 300 °C 
Two-part epoxy80 °C 300 °C 
Modified epoxy80 °C 
MS Polymer 80 °C 
Polyurethane 120 °C 
One-part acrylic structural adhesive150 °C 390 °C 
Two-part acrylic structural adhesive120 °C 
Two-part MMA acrylic structural adhesive120 °C 
UV curing120 °C 150 °C 

Note: The product may withstand higher temperatures for short periods under the condition that the joint is not overly stressed.

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Contact Information

Hitta specializes in providing various types of specialized adhesives and tapes for both industrial and commercial sectors. Please feel free to contact us for the most effective solution at the lowest cost:

☎️ Hotline: 090.8611.011 (Mr. Dương).
✉️ Email: hittajsc@hitta.vn

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