Licharz PA 12E

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

Polyamide 12 (PA 12)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Dimensional Stability,

Good Damping,

Good Impact Strength,

High Strength,

Low Moisture Absorption

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Other Building Materials,

Structural Components

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Construction Applications

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Application examples

● Polyamide construction parts with raised Claims to the permanent Dimensional accuracy also under Exposure to moisture

Properties

Color

Natural

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Physical Form

Bars,

Plates,

Tube

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.02	g / cm³	ISO 1183
Yield Stress	50	MPa	ISO 527
Elongation at Break	min. 200	%	ISO 527
Modulus of Elasticity (Tensile test)	1800	MPa	ISO 527
Modulus of Elasticity (Bending test)	1500	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength	60	MPa	ISO 178
Impact Strength	Without break	KJ/m²	ISO 179
Notched Impact Strength	min. 15	KJ / m²	ISO 179
Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30)	100	MPa	ISO 2039-1
Time Elongation Stress (1% elongation)	min. 4	MPa	DIN EN ISO 899-1
Coefficient of Sliding Friction (Against steel)	0.32	-	-
Sliding Wear (against steel)	0.8	μm / km	-
Melting Temperature	178	°C	ISO 3146

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity	0.3	W/(K m)	DIN EN 12939
Specific Heat Capacity	2.09	J / (gK)	-
Coefficient of Linear Expansion	11-12	10^5(K-1)	-
Temperature Range (long-term)	(-70) - +70	°C	-
Operating Temperature Range (short-term)	140	°C	-
Fire Behavior	HB	-	UL 94, IEC 60695
Dielectric Constant	3.1	-	IEC 60250

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Absorption (Normal climate to saturation)	0.8	%	DIN EN ISO 62
Water Absorption (up to saturation)	1.5	%	DIN EN ISO 62

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dielectric Dissipation Factor	0.03	-	IEC 60250
Specific Volume Resistance	2 x 10^15	Ωcm	IEC 60093
Surface Resistance	10^13	Ω	IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength	30	kV/mm	IEC 60243
Tracking Resistance	CTI 600	-	IEC 60112

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94