Comparison
High-Temperature Oil-Resistant Ethylene Acrylic Elastomer vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Ethylene Acrylic Elastomer (AEM) and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.00 - 1.10 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.3 - 0.6 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
1.5 - 2.5 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.02 - 0.05 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
10 - 20 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
200 - 500 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
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110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-15 to 5 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
N/A
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
-40 to 175 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
5.5 - 6.5
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10^10 - 10^12 Ohm-cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
10 - 15 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good
Poor
Bases
Good
Good
Solvents
Good resistance to petroleum oils, greases, and automotive fluids; Poor resistance to aromatic hydrocarbons
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UV Resistance
Good
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Limited
Recyclable
Recycling Code
N/A
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate to High
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)