BASF Ultramid® A3EG6 EQ BK23189
Plastic Granules
Ultramid® A3EG6 EQ BK23189 Granules 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced
Ultramid® A3EG6 EQ BK23189 is a PA66-GF30 injection molding resin from BASF. It delivers 9700 MPa tensile modulus, 250°C HDT, CTI 600, and low halogen content. Its black LS color supports Nd:YAG laser marking for electronic housings and connectors.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Polymer Abbreviation: PA66-GF30
- Viscosity Number: 145 cm³/g (ISO 307, ISO 1157, ISO 1628)
- Bulk Density: Approx. 0.7 g/cm³
- Physical Form: Granules
- Iodine Content, I Quant. by Combustion IC: <1 mg/kg (Schoeniger IC)
- Chlorine Content, Cl Quant. by Combustion IC: 2 mg/kg (Schoeniger IC)
- Bromine Content, Br Quant. by Combustion IC: <1 mg/kg (Schoeniger IC)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Modulus: 9700 / 7000 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Stress at Break: 180 / 120 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Strain at Break: 3.4 / 6.5% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Flexural Modulus: 9200 / 6700 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Strength: 270 / 200 MPa (ISO 178)
- Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength at 23°C: 68 / 84 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength at -30°C: 55 / 54 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength at 23°C: 7.7 / 9.4 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature, DSC: 260°C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load, HDT A, 1.8 MPa: 250°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: 6E11 / – Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface Resistivity: – / >1E15 Ohm (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Comparative Tracking Index, CTI, Test Liquid A: – / 600 (IEC 60112)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 Rating at 0.8 mm Thickness: HB class (UL 94, IEC 60695)
- UL 94 Rating at 3.2 mm Thickness: HB class (UL 94, IEC 60695)
Processing Parameters
- Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 275°C/5 kg: 30 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Melt Temperature for Injection Moulding / Extrusion: 280–300°C
- Recommended Injection Molding Melt Temperature: 290°C
- Mould Temperature for Injection Moulding: 80–90°C
- Recommended Injection Molding Mold Temperature: 80°C
- Molding Shrinkage, Parallel: 0.40% (ISO 294-4)
- Molding Shrinkage, Normal: 1.10% (ISO 294-4)
- Pre-Drying Temperature: 80°C
- Pre-Drying Time: 4 h
Use & Applications
- Electronic control unit housings
- Electrical connector housings
- Connector components
- Plastic parts for electronic assemblies
- Components for corrosion-sensitive electronic systems
- Laser-markable electronic parts using Nd:YAG lasers