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

Category	Polymer , Thermoplastic , Nylon , Nylon 6 , Nylon 6, Impact Grade
Manufacturer	DSM Engineering Plastics
Trade Name	Akulon®
Port	Shanghai 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	1.10 g/cc	0.0397 lb/in³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	9.0 %	9.0 %	Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium	3.0 %	3.0 %	Humidity Absorption; Sim. to ISO 62
High Load Melt Index	44 g/10 min @Load 21.6 kg, Temperature 275 °C	44 g/10 min @Load 47.6 lb, Temperature 527 °F	Calculated from Volume Flow Rate of 40 cm<sup>3</sup>/10min.; ISO 1133

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength, Yield	60.0 MPa	8700 psi	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break	>= 50 %	>= 50 %	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Yield	4.0 %	4.0 %	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus	2.70 GPa	392 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	2.00 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C	9.52 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 179/1eA
	5.00 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C	23.8 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F	ISO 179/1eA

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow	100 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C	55.6 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
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	170 °C	338 °F	ISO 75-1/-2
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	60.0 °C	140 °F	ISO 75-1/-2
Flammability, UL94	HB @Thickness 1.60 mm	HB @Thickness 0.0630 in	IEC 60695-11-10

Descriptive Properties	Value	Comments
Blow Molding	Yes
Heat stabilized or stable to heat	Yes
High impact or impact modified	Yes
Without Fillers	Yes

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