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VESTAMID® LX9032 (BS0962)

Polyamide 12

Supplied by Evonik Degussa GmbH

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Product Description
High molecular, easy mold release PA 12 (nylon 12) compound for efficient production of injection molded parts, e. g., of mechanical fittings for HDPE gas installations(1).

1) Note:
VESTAMID LX9032 black meets the cell classification PA423 according to ASTM D4066. The equivalent pipe grade, VESTAMID LX9030 yellow meets the cell classification PA42316 according to ASTM D2513 with a HDB rating of 3,150 psi at 73°K (23°C)

VESTAMID LX9032 is a high molecular, heat stabilized compound with exceptional mold release properties. Additionally VESTAMID LX9032 is nucleated to reduce the cycle time and shrinkage of molded parts.

Generally mechanical properties of compounds based on PA 12 vary little with changing humidity due to their low moisture absorption.

Parts made of this semi-crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, high abrasion resistance, low friction and good chemical resistance.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Additive 
  • Heat Stabilizer
  • Mold Release
  • Nucleating Agent
Features 
  • Fast Molding Cycle
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Mold Release
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Impact Resistance
  • High Molecular Weight
  • Low Friction
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Low Shrinkage
  • Nucleated
  • Semi Crystalline
Uses 
  • Fittings
  • Oil/Gas Applications
  
Agency Ratings 
  •  1
  •  2
  
Appearance 
  • Black
  • Yellow
  
Forms 
  • Granules
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Molding Shrinkage 4
     ISO 294-4
Across Flow: 176°F, 0.0787 in
%
  
Flow: 176°F, 0.0787 in
%
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain
     ISO 527-2
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eA
-22°F, Complete Break
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F, Complete Break
ft·lb/in²
  
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eU
-22°F
 
  
73°F
 
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature
      
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/A
Vicat Softening Temperature
      
--
°F
 ISO 306/A
--
°F
 ISO 306/B
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: VESTAMID® LX9032, VESTAMID LX9032, VESTAMID® LX9032 (BS0962), VESTAMID LX9032 BS0962, VESTAMID® , VESTAMID, VESTAMIDLX9032BS0962, LX 9032, LX9032, LX 9032 BS 0962, LX9032 (BS0962), LX9032 BS0962, 9032BS, BS0962, LX9032BS0962, Polyamide 12, Nylon 12, Polyamide, Nylon, pa12, Evonik Degussa, Polyamide12, Nylon12, 9032LX
Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA12.
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisture Resistant, Low Friction, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Good Mold Release, Easy Release, Good Demolding, High Molecular Weight, High MW, Fast Cycle, Rapid Cycle, Productivity, Fast Molding Cycle, Low Shrinkage, Semi-Crystalline, Heat Stabilized, Heat-ageing Stabilized, Heat Ageing Stabilized, Heat-aging Stabilized, Heat Aging Stabilized, High Impact Resistance, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Oil Applications, Gas Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ASTM (2).
Notes
1Yellow
2Black
3Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
4determined on 2 mm sheets with film gate at rim mold temperature 80°C
 
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