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Akulon® K225-KV
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Akulon® K225-KV is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) resin, an injection-molded polymer with a heat stabilizer that is halogen-free. It features flame-retardant properties, is heat-stable, and has a light weight. Additionally, it is UL flame-rated, making it suitable for applications in the automotive and transportation industries.
Product families
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Akulon®
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Labeling Claims
- Halogen-free
- Quality Standards
- UL Yellow Card (E43392)
- UL Yellow Card (E47960)
- Material Features
- Flame Retardant
- Heat Stabilized
- Light Weight
- UL Flame Rated
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Door Panel
- Flooring
- Wheel Housing Parts
- Machinery for Injection Molding
Central bushing heated separately; Only use external heated system; Manifold heated from both sides; Tip with thermocouple in front (near gate); Very accurate temperature control in the gate area
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 4200 / 1600 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Stress | 70 / 35 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Strain | 3 / 30 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 4 / >50 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 40 / - | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 4 / 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C) | 3 / 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 2 of 6
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 220 / * | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Burning Behaviour (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness) | UL V-2 / * | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Behaviour (at 3.0 mm Nominal Thickness) | UL V-2 / * | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Behaviour (at 0.4 mm Nominal Thickness) | V-2 / * | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Behaviour (at 0.75 mm Nominal Thickness) | V-2 / * | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 0.38 / - mm) | 960 / - | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 3 / - mm) | 960 / - | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at thickness 0.38 / - mm) | 930 / - | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at thickness 3 / - mm) | 850 / - | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 0.38 / * mm) | 150 / * | °C | UL746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 3 / * mm) | 150 / * | °C | UL746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (with impact, 0.38 / * mm) | 80 / * | °C | UL746B |
Table 3 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Permittivity (100Hz) | 3.3 / 8 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 3.2 / 3.6 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 90 / 1250 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) | 200 / 800 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | >1E13 / 1E11 | Ohm*m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Surface Resistivity | - / 1E14 | Ohm | IEC 62631-3-2 |
| Electric Strength | 30 / 25 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 / - | V | IEC 60112 |
Table 4 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 7.5 / * | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 2 / * | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1210 / - | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 5 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molding Shrinkage (parallel) | 1 / * | % | ISO 294-4 |
| Molding Shrinkage (normal) | 1 / * | % | ISO 294-4 |
Химическая стойкость
385 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Acetaldehyde (40% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Acetamide (50% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Acetamide (50% by mass) at >140°C | not resistant |
| Other | Acetic acid (10% by mass) at 100°C | not resistant |
| Other | Acetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Acetic acid (95% by mass) at 23°C | not resistant |
| Ketones | Acetone at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Acetophenone at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Acetyl chloride at 23°C | not resistant |
| Other | Acetylene at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Acrylic acid at 23°C | not resistant |
| Other | Aliphatic amines at 23°C | resistant |
