Comparison
Impact Modified PA610 vs PETG
A side-by-side comparison of Polyamide 610, Impact Modified and Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol.
Physical
Density
1.06-1.09 g/cm³
1.27 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
1.0-1.5 %
0.13 %
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Shrinkage
1.0-1.5 %
0.2 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
1.2-1.7 GPa
2.1 GPa
Tensile Strength
55-65 MPa
50 MPa
Elongation at Break
150-250 %
120 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
60-100 kJ/m
100 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
70 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
50-60 °C
80 °C
Melting Point
210-220 °C
—
Continuous Service Temperature
90-110 °C
65 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
60-80 °C (1.8 MPa)
70 °C
CTE
—
68 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.5-4.0
3.3
Volume Resistivity
10^10-10^12 Ohm-cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-20 kV/mm
—
Chemical resistance
Acids
Fair
Good
Bases
Good
Fair
Solvents
Good
—
UV Resistance
Fair
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils
—
Good
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
1
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~2.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 %