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Ultramid® 8231G HS BK-106

Polyamide 6

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 14%

Supplied by BASF Corporation

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Product Description
Ultramid 8231G HS BK-106 is a black pigmented heat stabilized, 14% glass fiber reinforced PA6 injection molding compound. The glass fiber reinforcement enhances performance such as strength, stiffness and heat deflection temperature. The heat stabilizer system extends the properties at elevated temperatures. It also has excellent chemical resistance to greases, oils and hydrocarbons.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 14% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Heat Stabilizer
Features 
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Flow
  • Good Processability
  • Good Stiffness
  • Good Surface Finish
  • Good Thermal Aging Resistance
  • Good Thermal Stability
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Gloss
  • High Strength
  • Low Viscosity
  • Semi Crystalline
  • Warp Resistant
Uses 
  • Automotive Exterior Parts
  • Gears
  • Industrial Applications
  • Outdoor Applications
  • Washer
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.125 in)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption     ASTM D570
24 hr
%
  
Saturation
%
  
Equilibrium, 50% RH
%
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break, 73°F)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break, 73°F)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (73°F)
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Drop Impact Resistance (73°F)
ft·lb
 Internal Method
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature
°F
 ASTM D3418
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM E831
Related Terminology
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Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA6.
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Heat Stabilized, Heat-ageing Stabilized, Heat Ageing Stabilized, Heat-aging Stabilized, Heat Aging Stabilized, High Gloss, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Stiffness, High Strength, Good Surface Finish, Good Thermal Stability, Warp Resistant, Warpage Resistant, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Semi-Crystalline, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Flow, Good Thermal Aging Resistance, Thermal Aging Resistant, Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant, Low Viscosity.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ULC (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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