DSM Akulon® F232-DH Nylon 6 (European Grade) (Dry)

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DSM Akulon® F232-DH Nylon 6 (European Grade) (Dry) (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 6 (PA6); Nylon 6, Unreinforced
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. Akulon is a former DSM Engineering Plastics product line now with Envalior, although this specific product was discontinued prior to that transaction.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	1.13 g/cc	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	10 %	Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium	3.0 %	Humidity Absorption; Sim. to ISO 62
Viscosity Number	214 cm³/g

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength, Yield	85.0 MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break	35 %	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Yield	4.0 %	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus	3.40 GPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Impact Unnotched	NB @Temperature -30.0 °C	ISO 179/1eU
	NB @Temperature 23.0 °C	ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched	0.700 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C	ISO 179/1eA
	1.10 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C	ISO 179/1eA

Electrical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Volume Resistivity	1.00e+15 ohm-cm	IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant	3.4 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
	3.9 @Frequency 100 Hz	IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength	27.0 kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Dissipation Factor	0.011 @Frequency 100 Hz	IEC 60250
	0.022 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index	600 V	IEC 60112

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow	100 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C	ISO 11359-1/-2
CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow	140 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C	ISO 11359-1/-2
Melting Point	220 °C	10°C/min; ISO 11357-1/-3
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	180 °C	ISO 75-1/-2
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	60.0 °C	ISO 75-1/-2
Flammability, UL94	HB @Thickness 1.60 mm	IEC 60695-11-10

Descriptive Properties
Heat Stabilized or Stable to Heat	Yes
Injection Molding	Yes
Without Fillers	Yes

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