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DuPont™Abcite® 500 ES
Technical Information
Product Description
Abcite® 500 ES is a thermoplastic powder coating that provides excellent corrosion and UV protection without the need
for a primer. Abcite® 500 ES is based on an ethylene acid copolymer.
Chemical Resistance
Abcite® 500 ES has an excellent resistance to chemical attacks by both acids and alkalis. A specific chemical
resistance test is recommended before any application. Further detailed chemical resistance information may be
obtained from DuPont.
Typcial Applications
Battery boxes, light poles, signs posts, street and garden furniture, balustrades, railings and trellis of stairways, fencing
panels,supports for climbing plants, bike racks that require a very good chemical protection are already successfully
coated with Abcite® 500 ES.
Thanks to its high chemical polarity Abcite® 500 ES offers an excellent adhesion with thermosetting topcoats. Therefore,
once applied on battery boxes, the outside can be painted in various colors.
Transportation and Storage
Agglomerates may be formed during transportation and storage; this reversible phenomenon is not a sign of poor quality
but may happen in case of specific environmental conditions causing compaction. The agglomerates can easily be
brought back to their original form through sieving.
For Safety, Health, storage and handling recommendations, see DuPont Metal Coating summary guidelines.
Important Notes
Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using this product.
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DuPont™Abcite® 500 ES
Technical Data
Powder Properties
Unit
Standard
Maximum particle Size
µm
Alpine sieving
Equivalent Standard (ASTM)
Value
Free Flow
s
ISO 6186
D1895 (test 89)
N/A
Bulk density
g/cm3
ISO 60
D1895 (test 89)
0.33
ISO 1183
Max working temperature (continuous/peak)
g/cm3
°F
Abrasion Resistance (Taber)*
mg (loss)
ISO 9352
150
Coating Properties
Specific Gravity
Salt Spray Resistance
Subsurface corrosion of scribed panel
mm
UV stabilisation (2000 hr of Weathering resistance)
Burning Behaviour (coated sample)
Flammability
D792
DuPont test
ISO 9227
ISO 4892-3
D4060
B117-73
(5% common salt in w ater at 35°C)
G154 (supp G53)
UL94
D635
mm/min
Impact resistance
ISO 6272
Edge coverage
DuPont test
D1822
0.93
175 / 194
35
< 1 (2000 h)
YES
V0
Excellent
Excellent
Thermal Properties / Mechanical / Electrical
Melting Point
°F
ISO 3146 C
D3418
203
Vicat Softening Point
°F
ISO 306
D1525
170
Melt Flow Index (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
ISO 1133
ASTM D 1238
32
Adhesion (peeling test)
MPa
ISO 4624
ASTM D4541
34.2
Hardness (max)
Shore D
ISO 868
D2240
50
Impact Strength (23°C/-40°C)
kJ/m2
ISO 6272
D1822
277 / 345
580
Elongation at Break EB**
%
ISO 527
D638
Tensile Strength**
MPa
ISO 527
D638
16
Brittleness temperature
°F
ISO 974
D 746
-60
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
E1530
-
Dielectric strength E d**
KV/mm
D149
>50
Dielectric breakdown
kV
IEC 243-1
D149-97
Volumetric resistivity
Ohm/cm
DuPont test
IEC 93 / D257
Unit
Standard
Chemical Resistance (20°C / 60°C)
62
2.4 1017
Value
Acids
R: resistant
Alkalis
L: limited
ISO 2812
R/R
Solvent
U: Not resistant
ISO 4628
R / NA
R/R
Gas
R/U
Approval
Food contact***
Compliant with FDA
NA = Not Applicable
* CS-10 wheel, load = 1000 g, 1000 cycles, injected sample.
** Measured on main raw material
*** Abcite® 500 ES Neutral and White
Test conditions:
Tests were performed using 150x70x1.5 mm steel panels coated by the fluidised bed process (thickness of 400-600 µm) or
injected samples. The results may vary for other substrate types, color or thickness. Unless otherwise stated, all coating
properties data relate to Abcite® 500 Neutral. A specific chemical resistance test is recommended before any industrial
application. Food contact certificates are available upon request.
The data listed here fall within the normal range of properties, but they should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design. The DuPont Company assumes no obligations or liability for any advice
furnished or for any results obtained with respect to this information. All such advice is given and accepted at the buyer's risk. The disclosure of information herein is not a licence to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe,
any patent of DuPont or others. Since DuPont cannot anticipate all variations in actual end-use conditions, DuPont makes no warranties and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information.
CAUTION: Do not use DuPont materials in medical applications involving implantations in the human body or contact with internal body fluids or tissues unless the material has been provided from DuPont under a written contract that
is consistent with DuPont policy regarding medical applications and expressly acknowledges the contemplated use. For further information, please contact your DuPont representative. You may also request a copy of DuPont POLICY
Regarding Medical Applications H-50103-3 and DuPont CAUTION Regarding Medical Applications H-50102-3.