DSM Akulon® K225-KWS Nylon 6 (European and Asian Grade) (Dry)

Category	Polymer , Thermoplastic , Nylon , Nylon 6 , Nylon 6, Unreinforced
Manufacturer	DSM Engineering Plastics
Trade Name	Akulon®
Port	Ningbo port,China
Trade Terms	FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms	L/C, T/T, Western Union
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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 connectorsConsumer durables: Power tools, Lawn and garden tools, Small appliances, Sports and leisure equipment, Furniture, Industrial Goods, TransportationE&E: Low voltage switch gear/power distribution, Lighting, Power connectorsFilm: Specialty and barrier filmsInformation provided by DSM.

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	33 %	33 %	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

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