| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Nylon , Nylon 6 , Nylon 6, Unreinforced, Flame Retardant |
| Manufacturer | DSM Engineering Plastics |
| Trade Name | Akulon® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | DSM Akulon® K225-KS (Dry) Flame Retardant (Halogen free), Heat Stabilized Nylon 6 (North America).pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.17 g/cc | 0.0423 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption | 9.0 % | 9.0 % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 2.5 % | 2.5 % | Humidity Absorption; Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 80.0 MPa | 11600 psi | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Elongation at Break | 8.0 % | 8.0 % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Elongation at Yield | 3.0 % | 3.0 % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Modulus | 3.80 GPa | 551 ksi | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | 5.50 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C |
26.2 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F |
ISO 179/1eU |
| 6.00 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C |
28.6 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ISO 179/1eU | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.600 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C |
2.86 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F |
ISO 179/1eA |
| 0.800 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C |
3.81 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ISO 179/1eA |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 90.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C |
50.0 µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F |
ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow | 140 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C |
77.8 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) | 200 °C | 392 °F | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 90.0 °C | 194 °F | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 @Thickness 1.60 mm |
V-0 @Thickness 0.0630 in |
IEC 60695-11-10 |
| V-0 @Thickness 0.380 mm |
V-0 @Thickness 0.0150 in |
IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00e+15 ohm-cm | 1.00e+15 ohm-cm | IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.2 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz |
3.2 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz |
IEC 60250 |
| 3.3 @Frequency 100 Hz |
3.3 @Frequency 100 Hz |
IEC 60250 | |
| Dielectric Strength | 30.0 kV/mm | 762 kV/in | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.0090 @Frequency 100 Hz |
0.0090 @Frequency 100 Hz |
IEC 60250 |
| 0.020 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz |
0.020 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz |
IEC 60250 | |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 V | 600 V | IEC 60112 |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Retardant | Yes | |
| Flame Retarding Agent | Yes | |
| Heat stabilized or stable to heat | Yes | |
| Injection molding | Yes | |
| Release Agent | Yes | |
| Without Fillers | Yes |