Engineering Thermoplastics
PA12 Standard — Polyamide 12 Standard
PA12 offers a unique balance of properties including low moisture absorption, excellent impact strength even at low temperatures, and good resistance to oils, greases, and chemicals. Its low melting point allows for easy processing.
PA12Rilsan PA12
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.01-1.02 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.2-0.3 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.0-2.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 1.0-1.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 50-60 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 250-400 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 50-100 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 40-50 °C
- Melting Point
- 175-185 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 80-100 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 40-60 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^12-10^14 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Fair
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Good (oils, greases)
- UV Resistance
- Fair (requires additives)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusionBlow Molding
Applications
Automotive fuel lines
Pneumatic tubing
Cable jacketing
Sporting goods
Available grades
PA12 Standard NaturalPA12 Standard Black