ALTECH® PA6 A 4012/500 MR12
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
MOCOM Compounds ALTECH® PA6 A 4012/500 MR12 is a Polyamide 6 base polymer with a 12% mineral filler/additive system. It is heat stabilized, low warpage, processing stabilized, nucleated, and easy to release (demold). It is suitable for electrical and electronic market segments and is typically used for injection molded parts, electrical components, housings, various and functional components, and handles.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Electronics
- Housings & Enclosures
Product Families
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ALTECH
- Features
Good Mold Release, Heat Stabilized, Low Warpage, Nucleated, Processing Stability
- Functions
- Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Labeling Claims
Azo Colorants-free, Azo Dyes-free, Conflict minerals-free, PAH-free, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free; Azo Colorants-free; Azo Dyes-free; Conflict minerals-free; PAH-free; PFOA-free; PFOS-free; Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free
- Fillers Included
- Mineral
- Additives Included
Heat Stabilizer, Nucleating Agent, Processing Stabilizer; Heat Stabilizer; Nucleating Agent; Processing Stabilizer
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Good Mold Release
- Heat Stabilized
- Low Warpage
- Nucleated
- 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
- Electrical Components
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Handles
- Housings
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus (Dry) | 3800.0 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Stress (Dry, 3.5% Strain) | 115.0 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Tensile Modulus (Dry) | 4300.0 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (Dry) | 85.0 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Elongation at Yield (Dry) | 3.3 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Elongation at Break (Dry) | 9.5 | % | ISO 527 |
| Impact Strength (Dry, Charpy, at 23°C) | 140.0 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Impact Strength (Dry, Charpy, at -40°C) | 85.0 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Notched Impact Strength (Dry, Charpy, at 23°C) | 4.0 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Notched Impact (Dry, Charpy, at -40°C) | 3.5 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 2 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (Dry) | 1260.0 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 3 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDT / A (Dry, 1.8 MPa) | 75.0 | °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) | 0.9 - 1.1 | % | ISO 294-4 |
| Shrinkage (Lateral, 24h) | 1.3 - 1.5 | % | ISO 294-4 |
