BASF ULTRAMID B3L
Plastic Granules
BASF ULTRAMID B3L Nylon PA66 Resin
Ultramid® B3L is a premium-grade Nylon PA66 resin from BASF, designed for industries demanding high-performance and precision in their plastic components. This resin is specifically impact-modified, enhancing toughness and resilience while maintaining fast molding cycle capabilities and excellent flowability.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1100 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (Saturation): 8.5 – 9.5% (Similar to ISO 62)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C/50% RH): 2.1 – 2.9% (Similar to ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Modulus: 2800 MPa / 900 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Yield Stress: 70 MPa / 35 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Yield Strain: 3.5% / 18% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Nominal Strain at Break: 25% / >50% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Tensile Creep Modulus: * / 550 MPa (ISO 899-1)
- Flexural Modulus: 2300 MPa / – (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 10 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C): 6 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-40°C): 4 kJ/m² / 3 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 15 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
- Izod Notched Impact Strength (-30°C): 5.5 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature (DSC): 220°C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (HDT A, 1.8 MPa): 55°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (HDT B, 0.45 MPa): 150°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Maximum Service Temperature (Short Cycle Operation): 160°C
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.32 W/(m·K) (DIN 52612-1)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23-55°C):
- Longitudinal: 93 × 10⁻⁶/K
- Transverse: 140 × 10⁻⁶/K (ISO 11359-1/-2)
Electrical Properties
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3.5 / 6.4 (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 240 × 10⁻⁴ / 2400 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Volume Resistivity: 1 × 10¹³ Ω·m / 1 × 10¹⁰ Ω·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface Resistivity: 1 × 10¹³ Ω / 1 × 10¹⁰ Ω (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): 600 (IEC 60112)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability (UL 94):
- HB at 1.5 mm (IEC 60695-11-10)
- HB at 0.4 mm (IEC 60695-11-10)
- Automotive Materials Compliance: Passed (ISO 3795, FMVSS 302)
- Yellow Card Certification: Yes
Processing Guide
- Melt Temperature (Injection Molding/Extrusion): 250 – 270°C
- Mold Temperature (Injection Molding): 40 – 60°C
- Molding Shrinkage (Parallel/Normal):
- Parallel: 1.30% (ISO 294-4)
- Normal: 1.50% (ISO 294-4)
- Melt Flow Rate (MVR, 275°C/5 kg): 100 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Impact Resistance
Ultramid® B3L is impact-modified, offering superior toughness to create durable, stress-resistant components for demanding industrial applications.
Fast Molding Cycle Efficiency
Engineered for excellent flowability, Ultramid® B3L ensures cost-effective high-volume production with time-saving, precise, and efficient injection molding.
Reliable Oil and Chemical Resistance
With remarkable oil resistance, Ultramid® B3L performs reliably in harsh environments, ideal for automotive engine parts and industrial fittings.
Use & Applications
- Automotive: Engine covers, oil-resistant fittings, and housings.
- Industrial: Anchors, durable mechanical parts, support elements.
- Construction: Dowels, robust fasteners, and weather-resistant structural components.
- Consumer Goods: High-impact, lightweight casings in electronics and home appliances.