Comparison
rPC Transparent vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Recycled Polycarbonate Transparent and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.20-1.22 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.10-0.15 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Excellent
Opaque
Shrinkage
0.6-0.8 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
2.0-2.4 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
50-65 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
60-100 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
60-80 J/m (unnotched)
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
145-155 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
N/A (amorphous)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
100-120 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
120-130 °C (0.45 MPa)
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.9-3.1
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
Good resistance to dilute acids
Poor
Bases
Poor resistance
Good
Solvents
Attacked by acetone, xylene, and chlorinated hydrocarbons
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UV Resistance
Moderate (can yellow with prolonged exposure)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (check local facilities)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Lower than virgin PC
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)