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Ultramid® 8202CQ

Polyamide 6

Supplied by BASF Corporation

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Product Description
Ultramid 8202CQ is a low viscosity, PA6 injection molding homopolymer, possessing a modified crystalline structure for increased property performance and faster cycles.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Additive 
  • Nucleating Agent
Features 
  • Crystalline
  • Fast Molding Cycle
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Flow
  • Good Processability
  • Good Stiffness
  • Good Thermal Aging Resistance
  • Homopolymer
  • Low Viscosity
  • Nucleated
  • Semi Crystalline
Uses 
  • Bushings
  • Electrical Parts
  • Electronic Insulation
  • Fittings
  • Furniture
  • Gears
  • Valves/Valve Parts
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity        
--
--
 
ASTM D792
--
--
lb/in³
ISO 1183 2
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.125 in)
--
in/in
ASTM D955
Water Absorption        
24 hr
--
%
ASTM D570
73°F, 24 hr
--
%
ISO 62
Saturation
--
%
ASTM D570, ISO 62 2
Equilibrium, 50% RH
--
%
ASTM D570
Equilibrium
--
%
ISO 62 2
Mechanical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus        
-40°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
176°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
250°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
--
psi
ISO 527-2 2
Tensile Strength        
Yield, -40°F
psi
ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Yield, 73°F
psi
ASTM D638
Yield, 176°F
--
psi
ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Yield, 250°F
--
psi
ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Yield
psi
ISO 527-2 2
Tensile Elongation        
Yield, 73°F
%
ASTM D638
Yield
%
ISO 527-2 2
Break, 73°F
%
ASTM D638
Nominal strain at break
%
ISO 527-2 2
Flexural Modulus        
-40°F
psi
ASTM D790
73°F
psi
ASTM D790
250°F
--
psi
ASTM D790
73°F
psi
ISO 178
Flexural Strength        
-40°F
psi
ASTM D790
73°F
psi
ASTM D790
250°F
--
psi
ASTM D790
73°F
psi
ISO 178
Impact
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Charpy notched impact strength (73°F)
--
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179/1eA 2
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)
--
 
ISO 179
Notched Izod Impact       ASTM D256
-40°F
ft·lb/in
 
73°F
ft·lb/in
 
Drop Impact Resistance (73°F)
--
ft·lb
Internal Method
Hardness
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
--
 
ASTM D785
Thermal
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load        
66 psi, Unannealed
--
°F
ASTM D648
264 psi, Unannealed
--
°F
ASTM D648
264 psi
--
°F
ISO 75-2 2
Melting Temperature
--
°F
ASTM D3418, ISO 3146
CLTE - Flow
--
in/in/°F
ASTM E831
Electrical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Comparative tracking index
--
 
IEC 60112 2
Flammability
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0591 in)
--
 
UL 94
UL
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
RTI Str (0.0591 in)
--
°F
UL 746
RTI Imp (0.0591 in)
--
°F
UL 746
RTI Elec (0.0591 in)
--
°F
UL 746
Related Terminology
Dry
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ultramid® 8202CQ, Ultramid 8202CQ, Ultramid® , Ultramid, Ultramid8202CQ, 8202 CQ, 8202CQ, Polyamide 6, Nylon 6, Polyamide, Nylon, pa6, BASF, Polyamide6, Nylon6, CQ8202
Generic Name
Dry
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA6.
Conditioned
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA6.
Features
Dry
Features may also be described by the following terms: Fast Cycle, Rapid Cycle, Productivity, Fast Molding Cycle, Low Viscosity, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Semi-Crystalline, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Flow, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Stiffness, Good Thermal Aging Resistance, Thermal Aging Resistant.
Uses
Dry
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electronic Insulation, Valves, Valve Parts.
Agency Ratings
Dry
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ULC (1).
Conditioned
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ultramid® 8202CQ, Ultramid 8202CQ, Ultramid® , Ultramid, Ultramid8202CQ, 8202 CQ, 8202CQ, Polyamide 6, Nylon 6, Polyamide, Nylon, pa6, BASF, Polyamide6, Nylon6, CQ8202
Injection
Dry
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.
2Tested in accordance with ISO 10350. 23°C/50%r.h. unless otherwise noted.
 
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