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VESTAMID® L2140 BK 9.7504

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VESTAMID® L2140 BK 9.7504 is a heat- and light-stabilized polyamide 12 compound designed for extrusion of tubing and semi-finished products such as fuel lines. The properties of this material are minimally affected by changing humidity due to its low moisture absorption. Parts made from this semi-crystalline material exhibit exceptional impact strength, a low coefficient of friction, and good chemical resistance.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 12 (PA 12)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion

Additives Included: Heat Stabilizer, Light Stabilizer, Lubricant (Unspecified), UV Stabilizer

Flexural Modulus: 1570.92 - 1570.92 MPa

Materials Features: Chemical Resistant, Electrically Insulating, Fuel Resistant, Good Impact Strength, Good Light Stability, Good Thermal Stability, Good Weather Stability, Heat Stabilized, High Viscosity, Light Stabilized, Low Coefficient of Friction, Low Moisture Absorption, Lubricated, Oil Resistant, Semi Crystalline, UV Resistant, UV Stabilized, Unreinforced, Very Good Heat Resistance

Color: Black

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Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (dry)225000psiISO 527
Tensile Modulus (cond.)189000psiISO 527
Tensile Strength (dry)6530psiISO 527
Yield Stress (dry)6530psiISO 527
Yield Stress (cond.)5950psiISO 527
Yield Strain (dry)4%ISO 527
Yield Strain (cond.)13%ISO 527
Stress at 50% Strain (dry)5660psiISO 527
Stress at Break (dry)7250psiISO 527
Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb, dry)160%ISO 527
Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb, cond.)min. 50%ISO 527
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C, dry)7.61ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C, cond.)5.71ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C, dry)4.28ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C, cond.)4.76ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Flexural Modulus (23°C, dry)228000psiISO 178
Flexural Modulus (23°C, cond.)174000psiISO 178
Flexural Stress at Conv. Deflection (23°C, dry)7250psiISO 178
Flexural Stress at Conv. Deflection (23°C, cond.)5510psiISO 178
Flexural Strength (23°C, dry)8990psiISO 178
Flexural Strength (23°C, cond.)7250psiISO 178
Flexural Strain at Flexural Strength (23°C, dry)6.5%ISO 178
Flexural Strain at Flexural Strength (23°C, cond.)8%ISO 178
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (dry)1.01g/cm³1SO 1183
Density (cond.)1.01g/cm³1SO 1183
Water Absorption (dry)1.5%Sim. to 1SO 62
Humidity Absorption (dry)0.7%Sim. to 1SO 62
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (dry)349°FISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (dry)104°FISO 11357-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa, dry)122°FISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa, dry)230°FISO 75-1/-2
Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h, dry)352°FISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h, dry)284°FISO 306
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Parallel, dry)7.78e-05in/in/°FISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Normal, dry)7.78e-05in/in/°FISO 11359-1/-2
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity (pV, dry)10000000000000Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1
Volume Resistivity (pV, cond.)3000000000000Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity (σE, cond.)1000000000000000OhmIEC 62631-3-2
Relative Permittivity (100Hz, dry)3.7IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (100Hz, cond.)4.8IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1MHz, dry)3IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1MHz, cond.)33IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100Hz, dry)450E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100Hz, cond.)700E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1Mhz, dry)260E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1Mhz, cond.)500E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Electric Strength (AC, S20/S20, t. 1 mm, dry.)660kV/inIEC 60243-1
Electric Strength (AC, S20/S20, t. 1 mm, cond.)914kV/inIEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index (Test Solution A, 50 Drops Value, cond.)600
Rheological Calculation Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density of Melt 53.7Ib/ft³
Thermal Conductivity of Melt 1.39BTU in/(hr ft² °F)
Specific Heat Capacity Melt 1.13BTU/(Ib-F)
Ejection Temperature 338°F
Minimum Mold Temperature 86°F
Maximum Mold Temperature 212°F
Minimum Melt Temperature 428°F
Maximum Melt Temperature 500°F
Test Specimen Production
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Injection Molding - Melt Temperature 464°FISO 294
Injection Molding - Mold Temperature 140°FISO 294
Injection Molding - Injection Velocity 7.87in/sISO 294
Injection Molding - Pressure at Hold 10200psiISO 294
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Volume Flow Rate (dry, at 446°F, 11lb)6cm³/10minISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage (Parallel, dry)0.6%ISO 294-4, 2577
Molding Shrinkage (Normal, dry)1.3%ISO 294-4, 2577
Mold Temperature (dry)140°F
Melt Temperature (dry)464°F
Burn Testing Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Behavior (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness) (dry)HBclassIEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behavior (at Thickness 0.1260 in.) (dry)HBclassIEC 60695-11-10

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Conditions

Inside the original and undamaged packaging, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years when stored in dry rooms at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.