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Ultramid® 
8260
 - BASF Corporation - Polyamide 6

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1609 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
USA
Phone: 800-527-TECH
Ultramid 8260 by BASF Corporation is a Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) plastic material with filler: Mineral Filler, 40%.
General Information
Product Description
Ultramid 8260 is a 40% mineral reinforced PA6 injection molding compound. It possesses high stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance combined with excellent processability including low warp and resistance to sink-mark formation. It is also available in heat stabilized (Ultramid 8260 HS) versions. It can be painted or chrome plated and is also available in pigmented versions.
 
General    
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
 
Availability 
  • North America
 
Test Standards Available 
  • ASTM
  • ISO
  • ISO 10350
 
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Mineral Filler, 40% Filler by Weight
 
Additive 
  • Heat Stabilizer
 
Features 
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Flow
  • Good Processability
  • Good Stiffness
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Stiffness
  • Low Viscosity
  • Low Warpage
  • Platable
  • Semi Crystalline
 
Uses 
  • Appliance Components
  • Fittings
  • Furniture
  • Marine Applications
  • Power/Other Tools
 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
 
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
 
Other Information for this Plastic
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Features (Alternate Representations) 
Heat Stabilized, Heat-ageing Stabilized, Heat Ageing Stabilized, Heat-aging Stabilized, Heat Aging Stabilized, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Stiffness, Low Warpage, Low Warp, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Semi-Crystalline, Good Flow, Good Stiffness, Low Viscosity.
Uses (Alternate Representations) 
Power Tools, Tools, Appliance Components, Appliance Parts.
Generic Alias 
PA6.
Spelling Variations 
The terms listed below may be used to identify this product. They are provided to assist you in finding pertinent documentation from supplier and non-supplier sources. They are included for informational purposes only, and are typically NOT representations that have been specified by the supplier. Possible spelling variations for terms related to this product are:

Ultramid® 8260, Ultramid 8260, Ultramid® , Ultramid, Ultramid8260, 8260, Polyamide 6, Nylon 6, Polyamide, Nylon, pa6, BASF, Polyamide6, Nylon6
 
Ultramid 8260 - BASF - Polyamide 6 (Mineral Filler, 40%) Plastic

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