BASF ULTRAMID B3EG6 PA66
Plastic Granules
BASF ULTRAMID B3EG6 Nylon Polyamide 66 Plastic Resin
Ultramid® B3EG6 is a 30% glass fiber-reinforced PA66 resin designed for robust injection molding applications. Known for its excellent strength, oil resistance, and dimensional stability, it’s the ideal choice for industrial and electrical products demanding reliability and long-lasting performance.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1360 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Water absorption (23°C, saturation): 6.3 – 6.9% (similar to ISO 62)
- Moisture absorption (23°C, 50% r.h.): 1.9 – 2.3% (similar to ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Modulus:
- Dry: 9500 MPa
- Conditioned: 6200 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Stress at Break:
- Dry: 185 MPa
- Conditioned: 115 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Strain at Break:
- Dry: 3.5%
- Conditioned: 8% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Flexural Modulus:
- Dry: 8600 MPa
- Conditioned: 5000 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Strength:
- Dry: 270 MPa
- Conditioned: 180 MPa (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 15 kJ/m² (Dry), 30 kJ/m² (Conditioned) (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C): 11 kJ/m² (Dry) (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (23°C): 95 kJ/m² (Dry), 110 kJ/m² (Conditioned) (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (-30°C): 80 kJ/m² (Dry) (ISO 179/1eU)
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature: 220°C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa): 210°C (ISO 75-1/-2, HDT A)
- Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa): 220°C (ISO 75-1/-2, HDT B)
- Max. Service Temperature (Short Cycle): 200°C
- Temperature Index (50% Strength Loss, 5000 hours): 165°C (IEC 60216)
- Temperature Index (50% Strength Loss, 20000 hours): 135°C (IEC 60216)
- Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient (Longitudinal): 22 E-6/K (ISO 11359-1/-2)
- Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient (Transverse): 106 E-6/K (ISO 11359-1/-2)
Electrical Properties
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz):
- Dry: 3.8
- Conditioned: 6.8 (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Volume Resistivity:
- Dry: 1E13
- Conditioned: 1E10 (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface Resistivity:
- Dry: 1E12
- Conditioned: 1E10 (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): 575 (IEC 60112)
- Electric Strength (60601 mm³):
- Dry: 39 kV/mm
- Conditioned: 35 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
Flame Characteristics
- UL94 Flammability Rating (1.5 mm thickness): HB (IEC 60695-11-10)
- UL94 Flammability Rating (3.05 mm thickness): HB (UL-94, IEC 60695)
- Automotive Standards (>= 1 mm thickness): Passed (ISO 3795, FMVSS 302)
Processing Guide
- Melt Temperature: 270 – 290°C
- Mold Temperature: 80 – 90°C
- Molding Shrinkage: 0.25% (Parallel) / 0.70% (Normal) (ISO 294-4)
- Pre-drying Temperature: 80°C
- Pre-drying Time: 4 hours
Features & Benefits
Superior Mechanical Strength
Reinforced with 30% glass fiber, this resin provides excellent rigidity, ensuring durability for structural and load-bearing components.
High Thermal Resistance
With a heat deflection temperature of up to 220°C, it performs reliably in high-temperature environments, like automotive parts.
Excellent Oil Resistance
Its impressive chemical and oil resistance ensures long-term reliability for components used in harsh industrial and automotive settings.
Use & Applications
- Automotive Components: Ideal for engine covers, transmission parts, and air intake manifolds.
- Industrial Machinery: Perfect for gears, housings, and structural parts under constant stress.
- Electrical insulation: Reliable for electrical connectors, switch housings, and insulation components.