Comparison
rPA6 Natural vs PETG
A side-by-side comparison of Recycled Polyamide 6 Natural and Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol.
Physical
Density
1.12-1.15 g/cm³
1.27 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
1.5-2.5 %
0.13 %
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Shrinkage
1.0-1.8 %
0.2 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
2.0-3.0 GPa
2.1 GPa
Tensile Strength
50-75 MPa
50 MPa
Elongation at Break
50-150 %
120 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
40-70 J/m
100 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
70 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
50-70 °C
80 °C
Melting Point
215-225 °C
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Continuous Service Temperature
80-100 °C
65 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
50-70 °C (0.45 MPa)
70 °C
CTE
—
68 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.8-4.2
3.3
Volume Resistivity
10^12-10^14 Ohm·cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-20 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance to weak acids
Good
Bases
Good resistance
Fair
Solvents
Attacked by strong acids and certain organic solvents
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UV Resistance
Poor (requires UV stabilization)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils
—
Good
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (check local facilities)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
1
Carbon Footprint
Lower than virgin PA6
~2.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 %