Comparison

Impact Modified PBT vs PA66

A side-by-side comparison of Polybutylene Terephthalate, Impact Modified and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).

Property

Impact Modified PBT

PA66

Physical

Density

1.30-1.35 g/cm³

1.14 g/cm³

Water Absorption (24h)

0.1-0.2 %

1.2 %

Transparency

Opaque

Shrinkage

0.7-1.2 %

1.5 – 2.0 %

Mechanical

Young's Modulus

2.0-2.5 GPa

3.0 GPa (dry)

Tensile Strength

45-60 MPa

80 MPa

Elongation at Break

30-70 %

60 %

Impact Strength (Izod)

30-60 kJ/m

50 J/m

Flexural Strength

—

110 MPa

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature

20-50 °C

70 °C

Melting Point

220-230 °C

255 – 265 °C

Continuous Service Temperature

90-110 °C

100 – 120 °C

Heat Deflection Temperature

50-80 °C (1.8 MPa)

75 °C (unfilled)

Electrical

Dielectric Constant

3.0-3.4

4.0

Volume Resistivity

10^12-10^14 Ohm-cm

10¹² Ω·cm

Dielectric Strength

18-25 kV/mm

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Chemical resistance

Acids

Good

Poor

Bases

Fair

Good

Solvents

Excellent

—

UV Resistance

Fair

Alcohols

—

Good

Oils & Fuels

—

Excellent

Sustainability

Recyclability

Recyclable

Recycling Code

7 (Other)

Carbon Footprint

Moderate

~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg

Bio-based Content

—

0 – 100 % (bio grades)