Envalior Akulon® K224-HG4 Nylon 6-20% Glass Reinforced (European Grade) (Dry)

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Envalior Akulon® K224-HG4 Nylon 6-20% Glass Reinforced (European Grade) (Dry)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 6 (PA6); Nylon 6, 20% Glass Fiber Filled
Material Notes:	The Akulon® product portfolio is engineered for optimum performance to suit different processing techniques and end use markets. Akulon Nylon 6 is used for extrusion applications including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and monofilament. Akulon XP is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 grade for film extrusion processes. Medium viscosity, unreinforced or reinforced Akulon grades are used for various injection molding and blow molding applications. Akulon® Ultraflow® is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 family for molding processes. Key applications for Akulon: Automotive: Intake manifold, Engine, Powertrain, Airbag containers, Exterior trim, Interior trim, Electrical components and connectors Consumer durables: Power tools, Lawn and garden tools, Small appliances, Sports and leisure equipment, Furniture, Industrial Goods, Transportation E&E: Low voltage switch gear/power distribution, Lighting, Power connectors Film: Specialty and barrier films Information provided by DSM. Former DSM Engineering Plastics product line is now with Envalior.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	1.27 g/cc	0.0459 lb/in³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	7.2 %	7.2 %	Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium	2.15 %	2.15 %	Humidity Absorption; Sim. to ISO 62

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	140 MPa	20300 psi	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break	3.5 %	3.5 %	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus	7.30 GPa	1060 ksi	ISO 527-1/-2

Electrical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Volume Resistivity	5.00e+14 ohm-cm	5.00e+14 ohm-cm	IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant	4.0 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	4.0 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
	4.3 @Frequency 100 Hz	4.3 @Frequency 100 Hz	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor	0.0060 @Frequency 100 Hz	0.0060 @Frequency 100 Hz	IEC 60250
	0.016 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	0.016 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index	475 V	475 V	IEC 60112
	400 - 599 V	400 - 599 V	PLC 1; UL 746A

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow	30.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C	16.7 µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F	ISO 11359-1/-2
CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow	75.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C	41.7 µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F	ISO 11359-1/-2
Melting Point	220 °C	428 °F	10°C/min; ISO 11357-1/-3
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	215 °C	419 °F	ISO 75-1/-2
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	200 °C	392 °F	ISO 75-1/-2
UL RTI, Electrical	140 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	284 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B
	140 °C @Thickness 0.710 mm	284 °F @Thickness 0.0280 in	UL746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact	120 °C @Thickness 0.710 mm	248 °F @Thickness 0.0280 in	UL746B
	125 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	257 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact	140 °C @Thickness 0.710 mm	284 °F @Thickness 0.0280 in	UL746B
	150 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	302 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B
Flammability, UL94	HB @Thickness 1.60 mm	HB @Thickness 0.0630 in	IEC 60695-11-10
	HB @Thickness 0.710 mm	HB @Thickness 0.0280 in	IEC 60695-11-10

Descriptive Properties
Heat Stabilized or Stable to Heat	Yes
Injection Molding	Yes
Release Agent	Yes
With Fillers	Yes

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