Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL NY6-GP1-(color)H

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Heat Stabilizer,

Lubricant (Unspecified)

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Additive

• Heat Stabilizer
• Lubricant

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Heat Stabilized,

Lubricated,

UL Flame Rated

Features

• General Purpose
• Heat Stabilized
• Lubricated

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

General Purpose,

Medical Devices

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.13	—	ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	0.011 - 0.015	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.13	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	11000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	11000	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	400000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	15400	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	350	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	150	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.031 in)	257	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)	257	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	257	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.24 in)	257	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	167	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	167	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.24 in)	167	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)	185	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	185	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.24 in)	185	°F	UL 746

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	100000000000	ohms·cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0315 in)	740	V/mil	ASTM D149
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0315 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.24 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (at 0.0315 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 3	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 2	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.24 in)	PLC 2	—	UL 746

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.031 in)	V-2	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in)	V-2	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in)	V-2	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.24 in)	V-2	—	UL 94

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	165 - 185	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	470 - 500	°F	—
Middle Temperature	460 - 490	°F	—
Mold Temperature	150 - 180	°F	—
Rear Temperature	430 - 475	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	460 - 535	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	320	in·lb	ASTM D3029

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Quality Standards

UL Yellow Card (E113219)

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America