Comparison
EVA Low VA Film vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (Low VA) for Film Applications and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
0.920-0.935 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
<0.1 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Good to Excellent
Opaque
Shrinkage
2-4 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.1-0.3 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
8-15 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
400-700 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
No Break
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-110 to -80 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
60-95 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
40-60 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
20-30 °C
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.2-2.3
4.0
Volume Resistivity
>10¹⁵ Ω⋅cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-25 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Excellent resistance
Poor
Bases
Excellent resistance
Good
Solvents
Good resistance at room temp, swells in hot aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons
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UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
4 (PE-LD or PE-LLD)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)