DSM Akulon® K240-HP Impact Modified Nylon 6 (European Grade) (Dry)

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DSM Akulon® K240-HP Impact Modified Nylon 6 (European Grade) (Dry)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 6 (PA6); Nylon 6, Impact Grade
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.
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Available Properties

Density, ISO 1183
Water Absorption, Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium, Sim. to ISO 62, Humidity Absorption
High Load Melt Index, ISO 1133, Calculated from Volume Flow Rate of 40 cm³/10min.
Tensile Strength, Yield, ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break, ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Yield, ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus, ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Impact Unnotched, ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact Unnotched, ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched, ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact, Notched, ISO 179/1eA
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow, ISO 11359-1/-2
CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow, ISO 11359-1/-2
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi), ISO 75-1/-2
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi), ISO 75-1/-2
Flammability, UL94, IEC 60695-11-10

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Manufacturer Notes:
DSM Engineering Plastics; DSMEP

Category Notes
Plastic
PA, Polyamide

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