Comparison

PA610 Low Absorption vs PA66

A side-by-side comparison of Polyamide 610 Low Absorption and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).

Property

PA610 Low Absorption

PA66

Physical

Density

1.06-1.08 g/cm³

1.14 g/cm³

Water Absorption (24h)

1.0-1.5 %

1.2 %

Transparency

Opaque

Shrinkage

1.2-1.8 %

1.5 – 2.0 %

Mechanical

Young's Modulus

1.5-2.0 GPa

3.0 GPa (dry)

Tensile Strength

60-70 MPa

80 MPa

Elongation at Break

150-250 %

60 %

Impact Strength (Izod)

40-60 kJ/m

50 J/m

Flexural Strength

—

110 MPa

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature

50-60 °C

70 °C

Melting Point

210-220 °C

255 – 265 °C

Continuous Service Temperature

90-110 °C

100 – 120 °C

Heat Deflection Temperature

60-80 °C (1.8 MPa)

75 °C (unfilled)

Electrical

Dielectric Constant

3.5-4.0

4.0

Volume Resistivity

10^11-10^13 Ohm-cm

10¹² Ω·cm

Dielectric Strength

15-20 kV/mm

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Chemical resistance

Acids

Fair

Poor

Bases

Good

Solvents

Good (oils, greases, solvents)

—

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)