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Nylon 66 Flame Retardant Sheet

Chemical Family
Polyamides

PAR Group Nylon 66 Flame Retardant Sheet has mechanical properties similar to that of nylon 6 but with added flame retardancy. It fulfills the requirement of EN 45545-2 which is a standard specific to fire protection on railway vehicles.

Properties

Physical Form
Sheets

Product families

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Conduits & Cable Management
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Aerospace & Aviation
  • Marine
  • Rail & Mass Transit

Other characteristics

Brand
Nylon 66
Density
1160.0 - 1160.0 kg/m³
Features
Flame Retardant, Good Mechanical Properties
Polymer Name
Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
Tensile Modulus
3900.0 - 3900.0 MPa
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Electrical & Electronics
Availability
Yes denotes available No denotes unavailable
Flame Rating
UL 94 V0
Technology
Plastics
Labeling Claims
Halogen-free
Product Families
Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Quality Standards

Railway European Fire Protection Standard EN 45545-2 HL3

Additives Included
Flame Retardant
Material Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Mechanical Properties
Key Features

-30°C to +80°C (+170°C short term).; Very high limiting oxygen index of 40% and is halogen free.; Fire rated to UL94-V0 and tested according to DIN EN 45545-2:2013 R24:HL3 and R26:HL3 for rail applications.

Certifications and Compliance
UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Aerospace Applications
  • Conduit
  • Marine Applications

Technical data

Table 1 of 5

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength79MPaISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Strength (elongation) at Yield7%ISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Strain (elongation) at Break9%ISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity3900MPaISO 527-1/-2 (9)
Compressive Stress at 1 / 2 / 5 % Nominal Strain35 / 65 / 98MPaISO 604 (10)
Charpy Impact Strength - Unnotchedno breakkJ/m²ISO 179-1/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength - Notched3kJ/m²ISO 179-1/1eA
Rockwell M Hardness (14)87—ISO 2039-2

Table 2 of 5

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Temperature (DSC, 10°C (50°F) / min)264°CISO 11357-1/-3
Thermal Conductivity at 23°C (73°F)0.37W/(K.m)—
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 to 60°C)(73 to 210°F)80μm/(m.K)—
Heat Deflection Temperature100°CISO 75-1/-2
Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20.000 hrs) (3)80°C—
Min. Service Temperature (4)-30°C—

Table 3 of 5

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Electric Strength18kV/mmIEC 60243-1 (15)
Surface Resistivity10000000000000Ohm/sq.ANSI/ESD STM 11.11

Table 4 of 5

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Flammability (3mm (1/8in.)) (5)V-0—UL 94
Flammability (Oxygen Index)34%ISO 4589-1/-2

Table 5 of 5

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1.16g/cm³ISO 1183-1
Water Absorption after 24hr Immersion in Water of 23°C (73°F)0.44%ISO 62 (16)
Water Absorption at Saturation in Water of 23°C (73°F)6.58%—

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