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Amodel® A-1230 L

Polyphthalamide

Mineral Filler, 30%

Supplied by Solvay Specialty Polymers

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Product Description
Amodel A-1230 L is a 30% mineral filled polyphthalamide (PPA) that offers low warpage and excellent dimensional stability. This resin also has a high deflection temperature, flexural modulus and tensile strength, and low moisture absorption.

  • Black: A-1230 L BK 324
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Mineral Filler, 30% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Lubricant
  • Mold Release
 
Features 
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Low Warpage
  • Lubricated
 
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Industrial Applications
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Multi-Point Data 
  • Viscosity vs. Shear Rate (ISO 11403-2)
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ISO 1183/A
Molding Shrinkage
    ASTM D955
Flow
in/in
 
Across Flow
in/in
 
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Strength
     
Yield
psi
ASTM D638
Yield
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
psi
ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Yield)
psi
ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
ASTM D695
Shear Strength
psi
ASTM D732
Poisson's Ratio
 
ASTM E132
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179/1eU
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
    ASTM D648
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
 
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 
CLTE
    ASTM E831
Flow: 32 to 212°F
in/in/°F
 
Flow: 320 to 480°F
in/in/°F
 
Transverse: 32 to 212°F
in/in/°F
 
Transverse: 320 to 480°F
in/in/°F
 
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (0.125 in)
V/mil
ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant
    ASTM D150
60 Hz
 
 
1 MHz
 
 
Dissipation Factor
    ASTM D150
60 Hz
 
 
1 MHz
 
 
Arc Resistance
sec
ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.125 in)
 
UL 94
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
V
UL 746
Additional Information
Continuous Use Temperature, ASTM D3045, 5000 hrs: 311°F
Continuous Use Temperature, ASTM D3045, 20000 hrs: 275°F
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Amodel® A-1230 L, Amodel A1230 L, Amodel® , Amodel, AmodelA1230L, A-1230 L, A1230 L, A:1230 L, A/1230 L, A+1230 L, A_1230 L, A 1230 L, A1230, 1230L, A1230L, A_1230L, Polyphthalamide, PPA, Polyamide, Nylon, Solvay Specialty, 1230A
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisture Resistant, Low Warpage, Low Warp, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
 
Drying Time
hr
 
Suggested Max Moisture
%
 
Rear Temperature
°F
 
Front Temperature
°F
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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