Comparison

PA11 Flexible vs PA66

A side-by-side comparison of Polyamide 11 Flexible and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).

Property

PA11 Flexible

PA66

Physical

Density

1.03-1.05 g/cm³

1.14 g/cm³

Water Absorption (24h)

0.5-1.0 %

1.2 %

Transparency

Opaque

Shrinkage

1.5-2.5 %

1.5 – 2.0 %

Mechanical

Young's Modulus

0.8-1.3 GPa

3.0 GPa (dry)

Tensile Strength

45-55 MPa

80 MPa

Elongation at Break

300-450 %

60 %

Impact Strength (Izod)

60-120 kJ/m

50 J/m

Flexural Strength

—

110 MPa

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature

30-40 °C

70 °C

Melting Point

180-190 °C

255 – 265 °C

Continuous Service Temperature

70-90 °C

100 – 120 °C

Heat Deflection Temperature

30-50 °C (1.8 MPa)

75 °C (unfilled)

Electrical

Dielectric Constant

3.2-3.8

4.0

Volume Resistivity

10^11-10^13 Ohm-cm

10¹² Ω·cm

Dielectric Strength

18-25 kV/mm

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Chemical resistance

Acids

Fair

Poor

Bases

Good

Solvents

Good (oils, greases, fuels)

—

UV Resistance

Good

Fair

Alcohols

—

Good

Oils & Fuels

—

Excellent

Sustainability

Recyclability

Recyclable

Recycling Code

7 (Other)

Carbon Footprint

Lower than petroleum-based PA

~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg

Bio-based Content

—

0 – 100 % (bio grades)