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Ecomass® Compound 1700ZG92

Chemical Family
Polyamides

Ecomass® Compound 1700ZG92 is a high-specific-gravity, metal powder-filled polyamide 12 (PA12) compound that exhibits good toughness. The processing method for this compound is injection molding. It is a nontoxic alternative to lead (Pb) and is used for weighting, balancing, and radiation shielding applications.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
  • Medical Devices & Assemblies
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Housings & Enclosures

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Polyamides
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Other characteristics

Brand
Ecomass
Density
6200.0 - 6200.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name
Polyamide 12 (PA 12)
Fillers Included
Metal
Processing Methods
Injection Molding, Injection Molding
Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Healthcare & Pharma
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Labeling Claims
Non-Toxic
Material Features
  • Good Toughness
  • Heavy Plastic
  • High Density
  • High Density Thermoplastic Composite
  • High Specific Gravity
  • Hot Operating Temperature
  • Lead Substitute
  • Non-Toxic
Certifications and Compliance
RoHS Compliant
Composites Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Casino Chips
  • Frangible Projectiles
  • Golf Club Weights
  • Hub Odometer
  • Inertia Discs
  • Instrument Housing
  • Manual Transmission Shifter Cartridge
  • Medical Devices
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 5

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density6.2g/ccASTM D792

Table 2 of 5

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength41MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus6586MPaASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Break2%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus5655MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength50MPaASTM D790
Izod Impact Strength, Notched107J/mASTM D256

Table 3 of 5

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 66 psi)121°CASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi)107°CASTM D648

Table 4 of 5

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Surface Resistivity0.21ohms/sqASTM D257

Table 5 of 5

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melt Temperature Range205 - 255°C—
Mold Temperature Range55 - 85°C—
Mold Shrinkage Rate0.5 - 0.6%ASTM D955
Pre-Drying Conditions (at 75°C)4hrs—

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