Comparison
Regenerated Cellulose Transparent M vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Regenerated Cellulose, Transparent Grade M and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.45 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
10.0 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Exceptional
Opaque
Shrinkage
5.0 - 10.0 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
10 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
100 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
2.0 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
0.05 J/cm
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
100-150 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
None (decomposes)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
60 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
60 °C
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
6.0
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁰ Ω·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
20 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Poor
Bases
Good resistance
Good
Solvents
Insoluble in common organic solvents, but sensitive to moisture
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UV Resistance
Moderate
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Biodegradable (compost)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)