Comparison
rEVA Flexible Clear vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Recycled Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Flexible Clear and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
0.920-0.950 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.1-0.3 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Good
Opaque
Shrinkage
2.0-5.0 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.05-0.20 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
5-15 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
300-800 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A (flexible grade)
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-50 to -80 °C (depends on VA content)
70 °C
Melting Point
45-70 °C (depends on VA content)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
30-50 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.8-3.5
4.0
Volume Resistivity
>10^14 Ohm·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
10-20 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Poor
Bases
Good resistance
Good
Solvents
Poor resistance to organic solvents
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UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (check local facilities)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
4 (LDPE) or 7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Lower than virgin EVA
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)