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Properties
- Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tensile Modulus (Dry) 6000 MPa ISO 527-1/-2 Tensile Modulus (Cond.) 3700 - - Tensile Creep Modulus (1000 h, Strain <0.5%, at 23°C) (Cond.) 2600 MPa ISO 899-1 Stress at Break (Dry) 120 MPa ISO 527-1/-2 Stress at Break (Cond.) 80 MPa - Strain at Break (Dry) 2.6 % ISO 527-1/-2 Strain at Break (Cond.) 12 % ISO 527-1/-2 Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (at 23°C) (Dry) 45 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (at 23°C) (Cond.) 70 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (at -30°C) (Dry) 43 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at 23°C) (Dry) 8 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at 23°C) (Cond.) 11 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C) (Dry) 7 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Flexural Modulus (Dry) 5500.0 MPa ISO 178 Flexural Modulus (Cond.) 4000 MPa ISO 178 Flexural Strength (Dry) 200.0 MPa ISO 178 Flexural Strength (Cond.) 125 MPa ISO 178 Izod Notched Impact Strength (at 23°C) (Dry) 5.5 kJ/m² ISO 180/A Izod Notched Impact Strength (at 23°C) (Cond.) 6.5 kJ/m² ISO 180/A - Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Polymer Abbreviation PA66-GF15 - - Density 1230 kg/m³ ISO 1183 Viscosity Number (0.5% in 96% H2SO4 ) 145 cm³/g ISO 307, 1157, 1628 Moisture Absorption (Equilibrium, at 23°C/50% r.h.) 1.9 - 2.5 % Similar to ISO 62 Water Absorption (Saturation in Water at 23°C) 6.7 - 7.3 % Similar to ISO 62 Melt Volume Rate (at 275°C/5 kg) 60 cm³/10min ISO 1133 Bulk Density approx. 0.7 g/cm³ - - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Heat Deflection Temperature (Under Load 1.8 MPa A) 240 °C ISO 75-1/-2 Heat Deflection Temperature (Under Load 0.45 MPa B) 250 °C ISO 75-1/-2 Service Temperature (Short Cycle Operation) max. 240 °C - Temperature Index (at 50% Loss of Tensile Strength after 5000 h) 175 °C IEC 60216 Temperature Index (at 50% Loss of Tensile Strength after 20000 h) 145 °C IEC 60216 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, Longitudinal (at 23°C - 55°C) 33x10⁻⁶ /K ISO 11359-1/-2 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, Transverse (at 23°C - 55°C) 101x10⁻⁶ /K ISO 11359-1/-2 Specific Heat Capacity 1800 J/(kg.K) - Thermal Conductivity 0.33 W/(m K) DIN 52612-1 - Electrical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) (Dry) 3.5 - IEC 62631-2-1 Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) (Cond.) 5.5 - IEC 62631-2-1 Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) (Dry) 140x10⁻⁴ - IEC 62631-2-1 Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) (Cond.) 3000x10⁻⁴ - IEC 62631-2-1 Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) (Dry) 140x10⁻⁴ - IEC 62631-2-1 Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) (Cond.) 3000x10⁻⁴ - IEC 62631-2-1 Volume Resistivity (Dry) 1×10¹³ Ohm.m IEC 62631-3-1 Volume Resistivity (Cond.) 1x10¹⁰ Ohm.m IEC 62631-3-1 Surface Resistivity (Dry) 1x10¹² Ohm IEC 62631-3-2 Surface Resistivity (Cond.) 1x10¹⁰ Ohm IEC 62631-3-2 Comparative Tracking Index 450 - IEC 60112, test liquid A Electric Strength K20/P50, (d = 0.6 - 0.8 mm) (Dry) 90 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Electric Strength K20/P50 (d = 0.6 - 0.8 mm) (Cond.) 75 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Electric Strength K20/K20 (60*60*1 mm³) (Dry) 40 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Electric Strength K20/K20 (60*60*1 mm³) (Cond.) 34 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 - Shrinkage
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Molding Shrinkage (Parallel) 0.75 % ISO 294-4 Processing Shrinkage (Constrained, Longitudinal TM = 280°C, TW = 80°C) ⁴ 0.75 % - - Flammability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions UL94 Flammability Rating (at Nominal 1.5 mm Thickness tested) HB (1.54) class (mm) IEC 60695-11-10 Yellow Card Available Yes - - UL94 Flammability Rating (Thickness Tested) HB (0.8) class (mm) IEC 60695-11-10 Automotive Materials (Thickness ≥ 1 mm) Passed - ISO 3795, FMVSS 302 Oxygen Index 24 % ISO 4589-1/-2 - Injection Molding
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Melt Temperature (Range) 280 - 300 °C - Melt Temperature (Optimal) 290 °C - Mold Temperature (Range) 80 - 90 °C - Mold Temperature (Optimal) 80 °C - - Drying
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Dryer Temperature ² 80 °C - Drying Time ³ 4 h - - Machine Settings
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Temperature Hopper Throat 80 °C - Cylinder Temperature 1 (Feed Zone) 290 °C - Cylinder Temperature 2 (Compression) 290 °C - Cylinder Temperature 3 (Metering-zone, in Front of the Screw) 290 °C - Cylinder Temperature 4 (Nozzle) 290 °C - Peripheral Screw Speed max. 0.3 m/s - - Processing Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Melting Temperature 260 °C ISO 11357-1/-3, DSC Melt Temperature (Injection Molding/Extrusion) 280 - 300 °C - Mold Temperature (Injection Molding) 80 - 90 °C - Melt Temperature (Injection molding, Recommended) 80 °C - Mold Temperature (Injection Molding, Recommended) 290 °C - Pre/Post-processing (Pre-drying, Temperature) 80 °C - Pre/Post-processing (Pre-drying, Time) 4 h - - Notes
- Excessive drying of the granules may lead to an increase of melt viscosity during processing.
- Dry air dryer; drying time is dependent on the inital moisture content of the granules, drying temperature and the dew point of the dried air.
- In case of improper storage (e.g. open packages) drying time may have to be extended.
- Model housing with central sprue, measures of the base: 107 x 47 x 1.5 mm.
- Empirical values determined on articles repeatedly subjected to the temperature concerned for several hours at a time over a period of several years. Provisio Proper design and processing according to our recommendations.
Regulatory & Compliance
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Safety & Health
- Product Safety
In case processing is done under conditions as recommended (cf. processing data sheet) melts are thermally stable and do not generate hazards by molecular degradation or the evolution of gases and vapors.
Like all thermoplastic polymers the product decomposes on exposure to excessive thermal load, e.g. when it is overheated or as a result of cleaning by burning off
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Standard packs are bag and bulk container (octagonal IBC=intermediate bulk container made from corrugated board with a liner bag).
Other packaging materials and shipping in road or rail silo wagons are possible by agreement.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
The containers should only be opened immediately before processing or drying.
To ensure that the delivered product absorbs as little moisture as possible, the containers should be stored in dry rooms and always carefully closed again after partial quantities have been withdrawn.
In principle, the product can be stored for a long period of time.
Containers stored in cold rooms should be equalized to ambient temperature before opening in order to avoid condensation on the granules.
Regardless of the storage conditions, the product should be pre-dried according to our recommendations and the machine should preferably be loaded using a closed conveyor system.