BASF Ultramid® A 246M Natural Nylon 66, Impact Modified, Dry

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BASF Ultramid® A 246M Natural Nylon 66, Impact Modified, Dry
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 66 (PA66); Nylon 66, Impact Grade
Material Notes:	Product Description: Ultramid® A 246M Natural is an unfilled polyamide 6.6, impact modified, for injection molding. This grade offers an excellent impact resistance, even at a low temperature. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Additive: Impact Modifier Features: Good Mold Release; High Impact Resistance; Low Temperature Impact Resistance Use: Automotive Applications; Consumer Applications; Footwear; Outdoor Applications; Power/Other Tools; Sporting Goods Agency Ratings: EC 1907/2006 (REACH) RoSH Compliance: RoSH Compliant Appearance: Black; Natural Color Forms: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding Resin ID (ISO 1043): PA66 Information provided by BASF Corporation
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	1.08 g/cc	0.0390 lb/in³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	1.1 % @Time 86400 sec	1.1 % @Time 24.0 hour	ISO 62
Maximum Moisture Content	0.20	0.20
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow	0.016 cm/cm	0.016 in/in	ISO 294-4
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse	0.016 cm/cm	0.016 in/in	ISO 294-4

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	44.0 MPa	6380 psi	ISO 527-2
Tensile Strength, Yield	43.6 MPa	6320 psi	ISO 527-2
	50.0 MPa	7250 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	80 %	80 %	ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	20 %	20 %	ISO 527-2/50
Tensile Modulus	1.90 GPa	276 ksi	ISO 527-1
Flexural Strength	70.3 MPa	10200 psi	ISO 178
	70.3 MPa	10200 psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	1.80 GPa	261 ksi	ISO 178
	1.80 GPa	261 ksi	ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	1.01 J/cm	1.90 ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Notched (ISO)	21.0 kJ/m² @Temperature -30.0 °C	10.0 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 180/A
	60.9 kJ/m² @Temperature 22.8 °C	29.0 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.0 °F	ISO 180/A
Charpy Impact Unnotched	1.60 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C	7.60 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 179/1eU
	NB @Temperature 22.8 °C	NB @Temperature 73.0 °F	ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched	9.66 J/cm²	46.0 ft-lb/in²	ISO 179/1eA

Electrical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Volume Resistivity	1.00e+15 ohm-cm	1.00e+15 ohm-cm	IEC 62631-3-1
Dielectric Constant	3.5 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	3.5 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 62631-2-1
Dielectric Strength	22.0 kV/mm @Thickness 2.00 mm	560 kV/in @Thickness 0.0787 in	IEC 60243-1
	35.0 kV/mm @Thickness 0.800 mm	890 kV/in @Thickness 0.0315 in	IEC 60243-1
Dissipation Factor	0.020 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	0.020 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 62631-2-1
Comparative Tracking Index	450 V	450 V	Solution B; IEC 60112
	575 V	575 V	Solution A; IEC 60112

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melting Point	263 °C	505 °F	ISO 11357-3
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	200 °C	392 °F	Unannealed; ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	62.8 °C	145 °F	Unannealed; ASTM D648
	65.0 °C	149 °F	Unannealed; ISO 75-2/A
Flammability, UL94	HB @Thickness 1.52 mm	HB @Thickness 0.0600 in	IEC 60695-11-10,-20

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature	265 - 275 °C	509 - 527 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	270 - 280 °C	518 - 536 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	280 - 285 °C	536 - 545 °F
Mold Temperature	60.0 - 80.0 °C	140 - 176 °F
Drying Temperature	80.0 °C	176 °F

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