Comparison
PLA High Temp Grade B vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Polylactic Acid, High Temperature Grade B and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.25 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.35 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Good
Opaque
Shrinkage
2.5 - 5.5 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
3.6 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
58 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
2.5 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
0.25 J/cm
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
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110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
65-70 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
160-175 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
60 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
58 °C
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.3
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹¹ Ω·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
22 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Poor resistance
Poor
Bases
Poor resistance
Good
Solvents
Resistant to oils and greases, but swells in chlorinated hydrocarbons
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UV Resistance
Poor
Fair
Alcohols
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Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Compostable (industrial)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Lower than fossil-based plastics
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)