ALTECH® PA6 A 2040/100 GF40
- CAS Number
- 288-32-4
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
MOCOM Compounds ALTECH® PA6 A 2040/100 GF40 is a high-heat stabilized, easy-release, easy-flow, and processing-stabilized polyamide 6 reinforced with 40% glass fibers. The recommended melt temperature for injection molding is between 270-290°C, while the mold temperature should be between 80-100°C. This product is primarily used in the automotive, machinery, electrical, and electronic market segments, and is suitable for making housings, functional components, operating elements, and injection molded parts for interior decoration/finishing, exterior parts, and electrical components.
Product families
Applications
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
- Housings & Enclosures
Product Families
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ALTECH
- Synonyms
1,3-Diaza-2,4-cyclopentadiene,1H-imidazole,Iminazole,N,N'-1,2-Ethenediylmethanimidamide,N,N'-Vinyleneformamidine,Pyrro(b)monazole
- Functions
- Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Processing Stabilizer
- Heat Stabilizer
- Processing Stabilizer
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Electrical & Electronics
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Azo Colorants-free
- Azo Dyes-free
- Conflict minerals-free
- PAH-free
- PFOA-free
- PFOS-free
- Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free
- Material Features
- Good Flow
- Good Mold Release
- Heat Stabilized
- Processing Stability
- Storage Condition
Store in dry, protected from light not above 30°C.
- Pre-Drying Conditions
- 80 °C in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer for 2-12 h
- Dependant on moisture content
- Certifications and Compliance
Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS); EC No.1907/2006; IATF 16949; ISO 13485; ISO 14001; ISO 17025; ISO 45001; ISO 50001; ISO 9001; REACH (Europe); REACH (UK); RoHS Compliant; SVHC Compliant
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Applications
- Automotive Exterior Parts
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Electrical Components
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Housings
- Machine/Mechanical Parts
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus (Dry) | 11400.0 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (Conditioned) | 6900.0 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength (Dry) | 290.0 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength (Conditioned) | 180.0 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Tensile Modulus (Dry) | 12500.0 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (Conditioned) | 7000.0 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength at Break (Dry) | 190.0 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Elongation at Break (Dry) | 3.4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength at Break (Conditioned) | 115.0 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Elongation at Break (Conditioned) | 5.7 | % | ISO 527 |
| Impact Strength (Dry, Charpy, at 23°C) | 85.0 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Impact Strength (Conditioned, Charpy, at 23°C) | 100.0 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 2 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (Dry) | 1450.0 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 3 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDT / A (Dry, 1.8 MPa) | 215.0 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| DSC (Melt Point, Dry) | 220.0 | °C | ISO 11357 |
Table 4 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | max. 0.15 | % |
Table 5 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Temperature | 270 - 290 | °C |
| Mould Temperature | 80 - 100 | °C |
Table 6 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrinkage (Lengthwise, 24h) | 0.1 - 0.3 | % | ISO 294-4 |
| Shrinkage (Lateral, 24h) | 0.6 - 0.8 | % | ISO 294-4 |
