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Akulon® K222-KGMV14

Chemical Family
Polyamides

Akulon® K222-KGMV14 is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) resin that comes with labeling claims of being halogen-free and phosphorus-free. They feature flame-retardant and heat-stabilized properties, making them suitable for applications in automotive and transportation as well as electrical and electronics markets. Additionally, they are known for their light weight and UL flame rating.

Other characteristics

Brand
Akulon®
Polymer Name
Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Fillers Included
  • Glass Fiber, Mineral
  • Glass Fiber
  • Mineral
Additives Included
Heat Stabilizer
Processing Methods
Injection Molding, Injection Molding
Reinforcement Material
  • Glass Fibers, Mineral
  • Glass Fibers
  • Mineral
Safety

For the safety properties of the material, we refer to our SDS which can be ordered at our sales offices. During practical operation we advise to wear personal safety protections for hand/eye/body.

Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Electrical & Electronics
PACKAGING

Akulon® grades are supplied in airtight, moisture- proof packaging.

Flame Rating
UL 94 V2
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Packaging Type
  • Bags
  • Boxes
  • Silos
  • Super Sacks
Labeling Claims
  • Halogen-free
  • Phosphorus-free
Quality Standards
UL Yellow Card (E47960)
Material Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Heat Stabilized
  • Light Weight
  • UL Flame Rated
Reinforcement Form
  • Tape
  • Unidirectional Fabric
Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 14001
  • OHSAS
  • REACH (Europe)
  • UL 94
Composite Materials Functions
Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
Composites Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Door Panel
  • Flooring
  • Molded Case Circuit Breakers
  • Wheel Housing Parts

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

7 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Modulus7000 / 3000MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break90 / 45MPaISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break2.5 / 25%ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Impact Strength (at +23°C)40 / 50kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C)35 / 35kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)3 / 7kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C)3 / 3kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA

Table 2 of 7

14 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)220 / *°CISO 11357-1/-3
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa)190 / *°CISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa)210 / *°CISO 75-1/-2
Burning Behaviour (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness)UL V-2 / *classIEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behaviour (at 3.0 mm Nominal Thickness)UL V-2 / *classIEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behaviour (at 0.75 mm Nominal Thickness)V-2 / *classIEC 60695-11-10
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 1.6 / - mm)960 / -°CIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 1 / - mm)960 / -°CIEC 60695-2-12
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 0.75 / * mm)65 / *°CUL746B
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 3 / * mm)65 / *°CUL746B
Relative Temperature Index (with impact, 0.75 mm)65 / *°CUL746B
Relative Temperature Index (with impact, 3 mm)65 / *°CUL746B

Table 3 of 7

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Relative Permittivity (100Hz)4.2 / 10—IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz)3.8 / 3.9—IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100 Hz)90 / 3000E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)190 / 1000E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Volume Resistivity1E13 / 1E11Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity- / 1E14OhmIEC 62631-3-2
Electric Strength30 / 25kV/mmIEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index475 / 475VIEC 60112

Table 4 of 7

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Density of Melt1160 / *kg/m³
Thermal Conductivity of Melt0.33 / *W/(m K)
Specific Heat Capacity Melt2190 / *J/(kg K)
Effective Thermal Diffusivity1.28E-7 / *m²/s

Table 5 of 7

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Water Absorption6.8 / *%Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption2 / *%Sim. to ISO 62
Density1360 / -kg/m³ISO 1183

Table 6 of 7

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Molding Shrinkage (parallel)0.6 / *%ISO 294-4
Molding Shrinkage (normal)1 / *%ISO 294-4

Химическая стойкость

385 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
OtherAcetaldehyde (40% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherAcetamide (50% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherAcetamide (50% by mass) at >140°Cnot resistant
OtherAcetic acid (10% by mass) at 100°Cnot resistant
OtherAcetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherAcetic acid (95% by mass) at 23°Cnot resistant
KetonesAcetone at 23°Cresistant
OtherAcetophenone at 23°Cresistant
OtherAcetyl chloride at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherAcetylene at 23°Cresistant
OtherAcrylic acid at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherAliphatic amines at 23°Cresistant

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