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Akulon® XS32 (F-X08057)

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Akulon® XS32 (F-X08057) is a high-performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 material trusted globally for a variety of applications, including automotive, electronics, electrical, furniture, and packaging. In molded parts, it provides an impressive combination of design flexibility and ease of processing, accompanied by outstanding mechanical properties across a wide temperature range and diverse conditions. For extrusion, it sets industry benchmarks, featuring remarkable strength, resilience, and ease of processing. This product boasts special features including high viscosity, neat resin quality, and compliance with food contact standards. It is best suited for extrusion processes.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Food Contact Acceptable,

High Viscosity,

Neat Resin

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Properties

Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)218°CISO 11357-1/-3
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel)0.9E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal)0.9E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Material Specific Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity Number210cm³/gISO 307, 1157, 1628
RSV Formic Acid (1g/100ml)3.2—DSM method
Melt Viscosity (at 260°C)1120Pa sDSM method
Rheological Calculation Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Heat Capacity1550J/(kg K)—
Average Specific Heat Capacity (at 20-150°C)2250J/(kg K)—
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption9.5%Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption2.5%Sim. to ISO 62
Density1130kg/m³ISO 1183
Mechanical Properties (Film)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Modulus of Elasticity (50 mm/min)465MPaDSM-Method
Stress at Yield (parallel)34MPaISO 527-3
Maximum Stress (parallel)96MPaISO 527-3
Maximum Strain (parallel)350%ISO 527-3
Trouser Tear Resistance (parallel)32—ISO 6383-1
Puncture Resistance1230J/mDSM-Method
Static Coefficient of Friction1.4—ISO 8295
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction0.8—ISO 8295
Other Properties (Film)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Transparency/Clarity85%DSM method
Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 23°C/0%r.h.)20cm³/(m²*d*bar)DIS 15105-1/-2
Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 23°C/85%r.h)31cm³/(m²*d*bar)DIS 15105-1/-2
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (at 23°C/85%r.h.)35g/(m²*d)DIS 15106-1/-3

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 14001,

OHSAS,

REACH (Europe)

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity-Shear Rate

DSM Engineering Materials Akulon XS32 (F-X08057) Viscosity-Shear Rate

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes,

Silos,

Super Sacks