Akulon® S240-CH

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Akulon® S240-CH is a versatile family of high-performance materials that combine the properties of polyamide 6 and polyamide 66. These materials are utilized by customers worldwide in a wide range of applications, including automotive, electronics, electrical, furniture, and packaging. In molded parts, Akulon® S240-CH materials provide an excellent balance between ease of design and processing while delivering outstanding mechanical properties across a broad temperature range and in various conditions.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Powertrain & UTH

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand: Akulon®
Polymer Name: Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
Flexural Modulus: 2950.0 - 2950.0 MPa
Additives Included: Heat Stabilizer
Processing Methods: Extrusion
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Technology: Plastics
OEM Standards: PSA
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable
Quality Standards: UL Yellow Card (E43392)
UL Yellow Card (E47960)
Material Features: Food Contact Acceptable
Heat Stabilized
High Viscosity
OEM Specifications: PSA Peugeot-Citroen 01994-17-00734
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 14001
OHSAS
REACH (Europe)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Drivetrain
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Timing Drive Systems Application Data: Stanyl® delivers best-in-class low-friction performance for improved efficiency; Stanyl® is a proven solution used by the world's top automakers; All grades are PFAS and PFOA free to ensure regulatory compliance and protect the environment; Bio-based material solutions available
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	3000 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (120°C)	390 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Stress	80 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Strain	4 / -	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break	>50 / -	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break (at 120°C)	>50 / *	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break (120°C)	39 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Flexural Modulus	2950 / -	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus (at 120°C)	430 / *	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength	117 / -	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength (at 120°C)	17.2 / *	MPa	ISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (at +23°C)	N / -	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

Table 2 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	260 / *	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa)	70 / *	°C	ISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa)	215 / *	°C	ISO 75-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel)	0.9 / *	E-4/°C	ISO 11359-1/-2
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 3 / * mm)	65 / *	°C	UL746B
Relative Temperature Index (with impact, 3 / * mm)	65 / *	°C	UL746B
Relative Temperature Index (without impact, 3 / * mm)	65 / *	°C	UL746B

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Relative Permittivity (100Hz)	3.6 / -	—	IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz)	3.3 / -	—	IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100 Hz)	90 / -	E-4	IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)	220 / -	E-4	IEC 62631-2-1
Volume Resistivity	1E13 / -	Ohm*m	IEC 62631-3-1
Electric Strength	25 / -	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1

Table 4 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Viscosity Number	280 / *	cm³/g	ISO 307, 1157, 1628
Solvent	Sulphuric acid (96%) / *	—	ISO 307, 1157, 1628

Table 5 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Water Absorption	9 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption	2.5 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Density	1140 / -	kg/m³	ISO 1183

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