Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL NY66-GP2

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Lubricant (Unspecified),

Nucleating Agent

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

Polyamide 66 (PA 66)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Additive

• Lubricant
• Nucleating Agent

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Lubricated,

Nucleated

Features

• General Purpose
• Lubricated
• Nucleated

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

Uses

General Purpose

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.14	—	ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	0.012 - 0.018	in/in	ASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)	0.015 - 0.021	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.14	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (at 0.125 in)	490000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	13000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	13000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (at Yield, 0.125 in)	4.5	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (at Break, 0.125 in)	30	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	440000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	17000	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	475	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	215	°F	ASTM D648

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	165 - 185	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	530 - 550	°F	—
Middle Temperature	520 - 540	°F	—
Mold Temperature	150 - 200	°F	—
Rear Temperature	510 - 530	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	530 - 560	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at -22°F, Notched Charpy)	1.8	ft·lb/in²	ISO 179/1eA
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy)	2	ft·lb/in²	ISO 179/1eA
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Izod)	1.5	ft·lb/in²	ISO 180/1A

Hardness

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)	120	—	ASTM D785

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America