Comparison
Impact Modified PA610 vs PLA
A side-by-side comparison of Polyamide 610, Impact Modified and Polylactic Acid.
Physical
Density
1.06-1.09 g/cm³
1.24 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
1.0-1.5 %
0.5 %
Transparency
Opaque
Semi-transparent
Shrinkage
1.0-1.5 %
0.3 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
1.2-1.7 GPa
3.5 GPa
Tensile Strength
55-65 MPa
50 – 65 MPa
Elongation at Break
150-250 %
6 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
60-100 kJ/m
16 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
80 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
50-60 °C
60 °C
Melting Point
210-220 °C
150 – 160 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
90-110 °C
45 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
60-80 °C (1.8 MPa)
55 °C
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.5-4.0
3.0
Volume Resistivity
10^10-10^12 Ohm-cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-20 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Fair
Fair
Bases
Good
Poor
Solvents
Good
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UV Resistance
Fair
Poor
Alcohols
—
Fair
Hydrolysis
—
Poor
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable
Industrially compostable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~1.6 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
100 %