Engineering Thermoplastics
PA6 Impact Modified — Polyamide 6, Impact Modified
Impact-modified PA6 grades incorporate modifiers (often rubbery polymers) to significantly enhance their resistance to impact, especially at low temperatures. This makes them suitable for applications requiring toughness and resistance to sudden loads.
PA6Ultramid AZytel PA6
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.12-1.15 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 1.5-2.5 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.0-2.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 1.0-1.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 50-70 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 100-300 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 80-150 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 40-50 °C
- Melting Point
- 215-225 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 80-100 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 50-80 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 4.0-4.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^10-10^12 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Fair
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Good
- UV Resistance
- Fair
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Power tool housings
Automotive components (bumpers, interior parts)
Sporting goods
Mechanical parts exposed to impact
Available grades
PA6 IM BlackPA6 IM Glass Filled