Envalior Akulon® K240-HPG3 Impact Modified Nylon 6-15% Glass Reinforced (European Grade) (Dry)

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Envalior Akulon® K240-HPG3 Impact Modified Nylon 6-15% 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	1.20 g/cc	0.0434 lb/in³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	6.8 %	6.8 %	Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium	2.0 %	2.0 %	Humidity Absorption; Sim. to ISO 62
High Load Melt Index	48 g/10 min @Load 21.6 kg, Temperature 275 °C	48 g/10 min @Load 47.6 lb, Temperature 527 °F	Calculated from Volume Flow Rate of 40 cm³/10min.; ISO 1133

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	105 MPa	15200 psi	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break	5.0 %	5.0 %	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus	6.00 GPa	870 ksi	ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Impact Unnotched	NB @Temperature -30.0 °C	NB @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 179/1eU
	NB @Temperature 23.0 °C	NB @Temperature 73.4 °F	ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched	1.50 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C	7.14 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 179/1eA
	2.50 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C	11.9 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F	ISO 179/1eA

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melting Point	220 °C	428 °F	10°C/min; ISO 11357-1/-3
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	190 °C	374 °F	ISO 75-1/-2

Descriptive Properties
Blow Molding	Yes
Heat Stabilized or Stable to Heat	Yes
High Impact or Impact Modified	Yes
RSV Formic Acid	4 g/100ml		ISO 307
With Fillers	Yes

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