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Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Modulus | 3100/1400 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Stress | 82/55 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Strain | 4.5/25 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 25/>500 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain at Break (50 mm/min) | 45/- | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2800/1200 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength | 90/54 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Tensile Creep Modulus (1 h) | -/1400 | MPa | ISO 899-1 |
| Tensile Creep Modulus (1000 h) | -/820 | MPa | ISO 899-1 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (23°C) | No Break/No Break | kJ/m2 | ISO 179-1/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength (-30°C) | 400/No Break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C) | 5.5/15 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C) | 4.5/3 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C) | 5.5/12 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (-30°C) | 5.5/3 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (-40°C) | 5.5/3 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact Strength (23°C) | No Break/No Break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact Strength (-30°C) | 300/No Break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Rockwell Hardness - M Scale | 79/59 | - | ISO 2039-2 |
| Rockwell Hardness - R Scale | 121/108 | - | ISO 2039-2 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H 358/30) | 180/85 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H 961/30) | 160/- | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.37/0.43 | - |
Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity Number | 150/-1 | cm³/g | ISO 307, 1157, 1628 |
| Molding Shrinkage - Parallel | 1.4/- | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
| Molding Shrinkage - Normal | 1.4/- | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 262/- | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (10°C/min) | 65/- | °C | ISO 11357-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load(1.8 MPa) | 70/- | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa) | 190/- | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (50°C/h, 50N) | 240/- | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion - Parallel | 100/- | E-6/K | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion - Normal | 110/- | E-6/K | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity Solid | 0.24 | W/(m K) | |
| Specific Heat Capacity of Melt | 2790 | J/(kg K) | |
| Specific Heat Capacity Solid | 1680 | J/(kg K) | |
| Relative Temperature Index - Electrical (0.75 mm) | 130 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Electrical (1.5 mm) | 130 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Electrical (3 mm) | 130 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Electrical (6 mm) | 130 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Impact (0.75 mm) | 75 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Impact (1.5 mm) | 75 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Impact (3 mm) | 75 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Impact (6 mm) | 75 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Strength (0.75 mm) | 85 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Strength (1.5 mm) | 85/- | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Strength (3 mm) | 85 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index - Strength (6 mm) | 85 | °C | UL 746B |
| Thermal Conductivity of Melt | 0.16 | W/(m K) | |
| Effective Thermal Diffusivity | 5E-8 | m²/s | |
| Ball Pressure Test | 240/- | °C | IEC 60695-10-2 |
Film Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Strain at Yield - Parallel | 4.5/- | % | ISO 527-3 |
Electrical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Relative Permittivity (100 Hz) | 3.8/11 | - | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 3.5/4 | - | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 80/2100 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) | 180/750 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Electric Strength | 32/28 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index - CTI | 600/- | - | IEC 60112 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1E12/1E10 | ohm.m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
Flammability
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Burning Behaviour (1.5 mm, Nominal Thickness) | V-2/- | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Behaviour (Thickness h) | V-2/- | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Oxygen Index | 28/- | % | ISO 4589-1/-2 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index - GWFI (0.75 mm) | 960/- | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index - GWFI (1.5 mm) | 960/- | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index - GWFI (3 mm) | 960/- | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Ignition Temperature - GWIT (0.75 mm) | 725/- | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignition Temperature - GWIT (1.5 mm) | 750/- | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (3 mm) | 800/- | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Temperature (No Flame, 1 mm) | 805/- | °C | IEC 60335-1 |
| Glow Wire Temperature (No Flame, 1.5 mm) | 775/- | °C | IEC 60335-1 |
| Glow Wire Temperature (No Flame, 2 mm) | 700/- | °C | IEC 60335-1 |
| FMVSS Class | DNI | - | ISO 3795 (FMVSS 302) |
| Ul Recognition | Yes/- | - | UL 94 |
| Thickness Tested | 1.5/- | mm | IEC 60695-11-10 |
Other Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Humidity Absorption (2 mm) | 2.6/- | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Water Absorption (2 mm) | 8.5/- | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Water Absorption - Immersion (24 h) | 4.2/-1 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1140/- | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
| Density of Melt | 970 | kg/m³ |
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Drying Recommended | Yes | - | |
| Drying Temperature | 80 | °C | |
| Drying Time (Dehumidified Dryer) | 2.0 - 4.0 | h | |
| Processing Moisture Content | ≤0.2 | % | |
| Melt Temperature Optimum | 290 | °C | |
| Min. Melt Temperature | 280 | °C | |
| Max. Melt Temperature | 300 | °C | |
| Max. Screw Tangential Speed | 0.4/- | m/s | |
| Mold Temperature Optimum | 70 | °C | |
| Min. Mold Temperature | 50 | °C | |
| Max. Mold Temperature | 90 | °C | |
| Hold Pressure Range | 50 - 100 | MPa | |
| Hold Pressure Time | 4 | s/mm | |
| Ejection Temperature | 190 | °C |
VDA Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Emission of Organic Compounds | 10 | µgC/g | VDA 277 |
| Odour | 3.5 | class | VDA 270 |
| Fogging, G - Value (Condensate) | 0.4/- | mg | ISO 6452 |
Part Marking Code
>PA66<
Resin ID
PA66
Chemical Resistance
Flame Rating
UL 94 V2
Physical Form
Pellets
Color
Natural color
Chemical Resistance
| Chemical Type | Chemical Name | Resistance |
| Acids | Acetic Acid (5% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Acids | Chromic Acid solution (40% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Acids | Citric Acid solution (10% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Acids | Hydrochloric Acid (36% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Acids | Lactic Acid (10% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Acids | Nitric Acid (40% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Acids | Sulfuric Acid (38% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Acids | Sulfuric Acid (5% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Alcohols | Ethanol (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Alcohols | Isopropyl alcohol (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Alcohols | Methanol (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Bases | Ammonium Hydroxide solution (10% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Bases | Sodium Hydroxide solution (1% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Bases | Sodium Hydroxide solution (35% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Ethers | Diethyl ether (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Hydrocarbons | iso-Octane (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Hydrocarbons | n-Hexane (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Hydrocarbons | Toluene (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Ketones | Acetone (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Mineral oils | Insulating Oil (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Mineral oils | SAE 10W40 multigrade motor oil (130°C) | Not Recommended |
| Mineral oils | SAE 10W40 multigrade motor oil (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Mineral oils | SAE 80/90 hypoid-gear oil (130°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | 1% nonylphenoxy-polyethyleneoxy ethanol in water (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Other | 50% Oleic acid + 50% Olive Oil (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Other | DOT No. 4 Brake fluid (130°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | Ethyl Acetate (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Other | Ethylene Glycol (50% by mass) in water (108°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | Hydrogen peroxide (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | Phenol solution (5% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | Water (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Other | Water (90°C) | Not Recommended |
| Salt solutions | Sodium Carbonate solution (2% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Salt solutions | Sodium Carbonate solution (20% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Salt solutions | Sodium Chloride solution (10% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Salt solutions | Sodium Hypochlorite solution (10% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Salt solutions | Zinc Chloride solution (50% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Standard Fuels | Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (>90°C) | Not Recommended |
| Standard Fuels | Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (90°C) | Not Recommended |
| Standard Fuels | ISO 1817 Liquid 1 - E5 (60°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | ISO 1817 Liquid 2 - M15E4 (60°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | ISO 1817 Liquid 3 - M3E7 (60°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | ISO 1817 Liquid 4 - M15 (60°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | Standard fuel with alcohol (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid 4) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | Standard fuel without alcohol (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid C) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
Regulatory & Compliance
Compliance
UL Flame Rated
Technical Details & Test Data
Viscosity vs Shear Rate
Shear Stress vs Shear Rate
Dynamic Tensile Modulus vs Temperature (Dry)
Dynamic Shear Modulus vs Temperature (Cond.)
Dynamic Shear Modulus vs Temperature (Dry)
Stress vs Strain (Cond.)
Stress vs Strain (Dry)
Secant Modulus vs Strain (Cond.)
Secant Modulus vs Strain (Dry)
Stress vs Strain (Isochronous, 23°C, Cond)
Creep Modulus vs Time (23°C, Cond.)
Stress vs Strain (Isochronous, 60°C, Cond.)
Creep Modulus vs Time (60°C, Cond.)
Stress vs Strain (Isochronous, 90°C, Cond.)
Creep Modulus vs Time (90°C, Cond.)
Tensile Modulus vs Temperature (Cond.)
Tensile Modulus vs Temperature (Dry)
LTHA Stress at Break (4mm)
LTHA Strain at Break (4mm)
Packaging & Availability
Regional Availability
Regional Availability
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