Akulon® K223-TP4

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Akulon® K223-TP4 is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) and polyamide copolymer resin that is suitable for various applications in the automotive and transportation, consumer goods, and electrical and electronics markets. They are impact-modified, lightweight, and lubricated, making them versatile for a range of uses. Additionally, this product is acceptable for food contact.

Product families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand: Akulon®
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polyamide Copolymer
Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Polyamide Copolymer
Flexural Modulus: 1900.0 - 1900.0 MPa
Processing Methods: Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Injection Molding
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Technology: Plastics
OEM Standards: BMW
General Motors
Mercedes
Toyota
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable
Material Features: Food Contact Acceptable
High Viscosity
Impact Modified
Light Weight
Lubricated
OEM Specifications: BMW GS 93016
GM GMW15702-110033
MERCEDES DBL 5410.01
TOYOTA TSM5516G-1
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 14001
OHSAS
REACH (Europe)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Door Panel
Flooring
Lawnmower Trimmer Heads
Lawnmower Trimmer Housings
Wheel Housing Parts
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	2100 / 625	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (-40°C)	2300 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (100°C)	270 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Stress	52 / 30	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Stress (at -40°C)	80 / *	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Strain	4 / 30	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Strain (at -40°C)	8 / *	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break	>50 / >50	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break (at -40°C)	18 / -	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break (-40°C)	60 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Flexural Modulus	1900 / 600	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength	75 / 25	MPa	ISO 178

Table 2 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa)	55 / *	°C	ISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa)	130 / *	°C	ISO 75-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel)	1.2 / *	E-4/°C	ISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal)	1.2 / *	E-4/°C	ISO 11359-1/-2
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 2 / - mm)	700 / -	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 1.5 / - mm)	700 / -	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at thickness 2 / - mm)	725 / -	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at thickness 1.5 / - mm)	725 / -	°C	IEC 60695-2-13

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Relative Permittivity (100Hz)	3.1 / 10	—	IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz)	2.7 / 3.5	—	IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100 Hz)	30 / 1600	E-4	IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)	160 / 1000	E-4	IEC 62631-2-1
Volume Resistivity	1E13 / 1E11	Ohm*m	IEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity	- / 5E14	Ohm	IEC 62631-3-2
Electric Strength	27 / 20	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index	- / 600	V	IEC 60112

Table 4 of 7

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Density of Melt	869 / *	kg/m³
Thermal Conductivity of Melt	0.22 / *	W/(m K)
Specific Heat Capacity Melt	2740 / *	J/(kg K)
Effective Thermal Diffusivity	9.37E-8 / *	m²/s

Table 5 of 7

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Water Absorption	8.5 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption	2.3 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Density	1070 / -	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Table 6 of 7