Comparison
rLLDPE Film Translucent vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Film Grade Translucent and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
0.915-0.935 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.01-0.03 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Shrinkage
2.0-4.0 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.30-0.50 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
15-25 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
400-800 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A (film grade)
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-110 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
115-125 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
50-70 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.25-2.35
4.0
Volume Resistivity
>10^15 Ohm·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-25 kV/mm
—
Chemical resistance
Acids
Good
Poor
Bases
Good
Good
Solvents
Poor resistance to organic solvents
—
UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization for outdoor use)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (check local facilities)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
4 (LDPE)
7
Carbon Footprint
Lower than virgin LLDPE
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)