The ABS resin-whose chemical resistance of is good. Due to the existence of nitrile grouping in its molecular structure, which almost prevents it from the influence of the dilute acid, dilute alkali and salts. It is soluble in ketones, aldehydes, esters and chlorinated hydrocarbons, insoluble in most alcohols such as ethanol, but soften in methanol after several hours. Although insoluble in hydrocarbon solvents, it will be swelling after long-time contact with hydrocarbon solvents. Like most plastics, ABS resin will crack under stress when its surface is eroded by chemical reagents such as acetic acid and vegetable oil. The following sheet has listed the quality and appearance changes of ABS resin after long – term immersion in some chemicals.
| ABS Resin-Chemical Resistance | |||
| Name of Chemical product | Mass Change Fraction，% | Change of Appearance | |
| 30d | 365d | ||
| Cyclohexane | +0.03 | +0.51 | Slightly Swollen |
| Rectified Oil of Turpentine | +0.19 | +0.31 | Brown in Color |
| 10% Citric acid | +0.62 | +0.74 | Brown in Color |
| 6% Chromic Acid | +0.58 | +0.71 | Brown in Color |
| 2.5% Calcium Chloride | +0.61 | +0.77 | Brown in Color |
| 2.5% Silver Nitrate | +0.67 | +0.84 | Brown in Color |
| 4% Sodium Fluoride | +0.53 | +0.59 | Brown in Color |
| 10% Ammonium Nitrogen | +0.50 | +0.57 | Brown in Color |
| 10% Sodium Carbonate | +0.56 | +0.65 | Brown in Color |
| 3% Potassium Bromide | +0.64 | +0.78 | Brown in Color |
| Saturated Ammonium Chloride | +0.35 | +0.39 | Brown in Color |
| 10% Copper Nitrate | +0.64 | +0.76 | Brown in Color |
| Ethylene Glycol | +0.03 | +0.15 | Brown in Color |
| 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution | +0.69 | +1.03 | Color Turns Yellow |
| Saturated Sulfite Solution | +10.95 | +6.70 | Color of Amber |
| Methyl alcohol | +4.50（2d） | +26～+28 | Swelling, Bleaching |
| 12% Acetic Acid | +0.69 | +0.75 | Swelling, Bleaching |
