Comparison
rABS Injection Molding vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Recycled Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.04-1.08 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.2-0.5 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
0.5-0.8 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
1.8-2.5 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
35-50 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
5-20 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
20-50 J/m
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
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110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
100-110 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
N/A (amorphous)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
70-85 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
80-95 °C (0.45 MPa)
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.7-3.0
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10^15-10^17 Ohm·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-25 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Fair resistance
Poor
Bases
Fair resistance
Good
Solvents
Good resistance to weak acids and bases, poor to strong solvents
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UV Resistance
Poor (requires additives)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (check local facilities)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Lower than virgin ABS
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)