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Akulon® Care K1U
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Akulon® Care K1U is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) resin recognized for its chemical resistance and low viscosity. It serves diverse markets such as consumer goods, healthcare and pharma, and printing and packaging, with its primary processing method being injection molding. This versatile material is utilized in various end uses, including furniture, medical devices, and healthcare applications.
Product families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Akulon®
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2850.0 - 2850.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- 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
- Consumer Goods
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Printing & Packaging
- PACKAGING
Akulon® grades are supplied in airtight, moisture- proof packaging.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Low Viscosity
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 3200 / 1000 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 20 / >50 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Stress | 87 / 45 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Strain | 4 / 25 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2850 / 900 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength | 120 / 35 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (+23°C) | N / N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength (-30°C) | N / N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C) | 8 / 35 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C) | 5 / 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 2 of 5
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 220 / * | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa) | 60 / * | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa) | 150 / * | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Parallel) | 0.9 / * | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Normal) | 0.9 / * | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Burning Behaviour (1.5 mm Nominal Thickness) | V-2 / * | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Thickness Tested | 3 / * | mm | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Thickness Tested | 1.5 / * | mm | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Behaviour (3.0 mm Nominal Thickness) | V-2 / * | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Oxygen Index | 26 / * | % | ISO 4589-1/-2 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI) | 850 / - | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| GWFI (Thickness (1) tested) | 1.5 / - | mm | IEC 60695-2-12 |
Table 3 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Permittivity (100Hz) | 3.2 / 14 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 3 / 4.5 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 50 / 3000 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) | 150 / 1200 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1E13 / 1E10 | Ohm*m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Surface Resistivity | - / 1E14 | Ohm | IEC 62631-3-2 |
| Electric Strength | 25 / 20 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | * / 600 | V | IEC 60112 |
Table 4 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 9 / * | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 2.5 / * | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1130 / - | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 5 of 5
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molding Shrinkage (Parallel) | 1.1 / * | % | ISO 294-4 |
| Molding Shrinkage (Normal) | 1.1 / * | % | ISO 294-4 |
