Comparison

Bio-PA610 Flexible vs PA66

A side-by-side comparison of Bio-based Polyamide 610, Flexible Grade Q and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).

Physical

Density
1.05-1.07 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.8-1.5 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
1.0 - 2.0 %
1.5 – 2.0 %

Mechanical

Young's Modulus
1.8-2.5 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
50-65 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
25-40 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
4.0-8.0 J/cm
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
110 MPa

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature
40-50 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
210-225 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
90-100 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
50-60 °C
75 °C (unfilled)

Electrical

Dielectric Constant
4.0
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁰ Ω·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
25 kV/mm

Chemical resistance

Acids
Moderate resistance
Poor
Bases
Good resistance
Good
Solvents
Good resistance to oils, greases; attacked by strong acids
UV Resistance
Moderate (requires additive)
Fair
Alcohols
Good
Oils & Fuels
Excellent

Sustainability

Recyclability
Recyclable (often downcycled)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Lower than conventional PA610
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
0 – 100 % (bio grades)