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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is considered as an impact-resistant engineering thermoplastic and amorphous polymer. It is made by emulsion or continuous mass strategy and has a chemical formula (C8H8·C4H6·C3H3N)n.

The current U.S. production level for ABS is approximately 1.2 billion pounds per year. The main reason for the widespread use of ABS is its unique combination of properties that can be attributed to the composition of its three main components.

Copolyester is the modified form of polyesters, which are combinations of diols and diacids. For instance, if we introduce diacids, like isophthalic acid, or diols, like cyclohexane dimethanol to the polyester polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the material turns into a copolyester. PETG, PCTA, and PCTG are glycol-modified copolyesters, or otherwise known as “glass” polymers.

What is Extrusion Blow Molding?

Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) is a common blow molding technology used with many different types of plastics, including, but not limited to, PP (Polypropylene), HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) and PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). It’s commonly used for containers requiring special barriers to oxygen and moisture to improve stability.