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VESTAMID® LX9057 natural colored

Polyamide 12

Supplied by Evonik Degussa GmbH

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Product Description
Low viscosity, self-extinguishing polyamide 12 compound, free of halogen

VESTAMID LX9057 natural colored is a heat- stabilized compound with an efficient halogen-free flame retardant. Tested according to UL94, it complies with the flammability classification V-0.

The halogen-free formulation makes VESTAMID LX9057 natural colored especially suitable for the electronic and cable industry.

VESTAMID LX9057 natural colored can be used for injection molding as well as for wire extrusion coating. The semi-crystalline compounds based on PA 12 only absorb small amounts of water. Therefore manufactured parts exhibit excellent dimensional stability at changing ambient humidity, constant high toughness, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance.

Due to the presence of flame retardant the melt temperature should not exceed 240 °C. We recommend melt temperatures of 200°C-220 °C.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Additive 
  • Flame Retardant
  • Heat Stabilizer
  
Features 
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Toughness
  • Halogen Free
  • Heat Stabilized
  • Low Friction
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Low Viscosity
  • Self Extinguishing
  • Semi Crystalline
Uses 
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion Coating
  • Injection Molding
  • Wire & Cable Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
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 (73°F, Complete Break)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)
 
 ISO 179/1eU
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature 2
°F
 ISO 11357-3
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0315 in)
 
 UL 94
Related Terminology
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Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA12.
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisture Resistant, Low Viscosity, Self Extinguishing, Self-Extinguishing, Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Semi-Crystalline, Low Friction, Heat Stabilized, Heat-ageing Stabilized, Heat Ageing Stabilized, Heat-aging Stabilized, Heat Aging Stabilized, Good Toughness, Tough.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
22nd Heating
 
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