VESTAMID® X7293

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VESTAMID® X7293 is a plasticized polyamide 12 compound with a heat and light stabilizer for the extrusion of flexible tubing and hoses, especially for automotive applications. It is known for its easy processing and high impact strength at low temperatures.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 12 (PA 12)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Pipe Extrusion, Profile Extrusion, Tubing Extrusion

Additives Included: Heat Stabilizer, Impact Modifier, Light Stabilizer, Lubricant (Unspecified), Plasticizer (Unspecified)

Flexural Modulus: 399.62 - 399.62 MPa

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

Color: Natural

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Product Attributes
  • VESTAMID® X7293 NC is distinguished by an easy processing as well as by a high impact strength at low temperatures.
  • Properties of compounds based on PA 12 vary little with changing humidity due to low moisture absorption. Parts made of this semi- crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance.

Applications & Uses

Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (dry)56600psiISO 527
Tensile Strength (dry)3630psiISO 527
Yield Stress (dry)3630psiISO 527
Yield Strain (dry)36%ISO 527
Stress at 50% Strain (dry)3770psiISO 527
Stress at Break (dry)5950psiISO 527
Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb, dry)235%ISO 527
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C, dry)61.8ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C, dry)3.33ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Flexural Modulus (23°C, dry)58000psiISO 178
Flexural Stress at Conv. Deflection (23°C, dry)2030psiISO 178
Flexural Strength (23°C, dry)3190psiISO 178
Flexural Strain at Flexural Strength (23°C, dry)9%ISO 178
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (dry)1.02g/cm³ISO 1183
Humidity Absorption (dry)0.7%Sim. to 1SO 62
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (dry)342°FISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (dry)46.4°FISO 11357-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa, dry)113°FISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa, dry)212°FISO 75-1/-2
Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h, dry)333°FISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h, dry)266°FISO 306
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Parallel, dry)0.0001in/in/°FISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Normal, dry)0.0001in/in/°FISO 11359-1/-2
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity (pV, dry)1E10Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1
Relative Permittivity (100Hz, dry)11IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1MHz, dry)4.6IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100Hz, dry)2000E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1Mhz, dry)1900E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Electric Strength (AC, S20/P50, dry)762V/milSim. to IEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index (Test Solution A, 50 Drops Value, dry)600IEC 60112
Rheological Calculation Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Minimum Mold Temperature 86°F
Maximum Mold Temperature 212°F
Minimum Melt Temperature 392°F
Maximum Melt Temperature 464°F
Test Specimen Production
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Injection Molding - Melt Temperature 428°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, 428°F, 22lb)26cm³/10minISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage (Parallel, dry)0.7%ISO 294-4, 2577
Molding Shrinkage (Normal, dry)1.4%ISO 294-4, 2577
Mold Temperature (dry)140°F
Melt Temperature (dry)464°F
Pipe Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cold Impact Resistance (Breaks of 10, -40°C, 454g, Tube Dimension: 6x1 mm, Pretreatment: 2h Boiling, Water)0SAE J844
Cold Impact Resistance (Breaks of 10, -40°C, 454g, Tube Dimension: 6x1 mm, Pretreatment: 24h, 110°C)0SAE J844
Burst Hoop Stress (23°C, H₂O, dry)3550psiDIN 53758, historical
Burst Hoop Stress (100°C, in Oil, dry)1520psiDIN 53758, historical
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

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

VESTAMID® X7293 NC is supplied as cylindrical granules, ready for processing, in moisture-proof bags.

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.