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CAMPUS® datasheet | Zytel® 42A NC010


This datasheet of Zytel® 42A NC010 from DuPont Engineering Polymers is provided by the international plastics database CAMPUS.

CAMPUS is organized by a group of leading international resin producers, who have agreed to test their material according to uniform conditions, based on ISO standards (ISO 10350, ISO 11403), in order to offer comparable data to the market.

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  Zytel® 42A NC010 | PA66 | DuPont Engineering Polymers
Product Texts
Common features of Zytel® nylon resin include mechanical and physical properties such as high mechanical strength, excellent balance of stiffness and toughness, good high temperature performance, good electrical and flammability properties, good abrasion and chemical resistance.

In addition, Zytel® nylon resins are available in different modified and reinforced grades to create a wide range of products with tailored properties for specific processes and end-uses. Zytel® nylon resin, including most flame retardant grades, offer the ability to be coloured.

The good melt stability of Zytel® nylon resin normally enables the recycling of properly handled production waste. If recycling is not possible, DuPont recommends, as the preferred option, incineration with energy recovery (-31kJ/g of base polymer) in appropriately equipped installations. For disposal, local regulations have to be observed.

Zytel® nylon resin typically is used in demanding applications in the automotive, furniture, domestic appliances, sporting goods and construction industry.

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Zytel® 42A is an unreinforced and high viscosity polyamide 66 for injection molding and extrusion. It has improved break resistance and and is specifically suitable for thick-walled parts.

Rheological propertiesdry / condUnitTest Standard
Molding shrinkage (parallel) 1.4 / * % ISO 294-4, 2577
Molding shrinkage (normal) 1.4 / * % ISO 294-4, 2577
Mechanical propertiesdry / condUnitTest Standard
Tensile Modulus 3100 / 1200 MPa ISO 527-1/-2
Yield stress 83 / 52 MPa ISO 527-1/-2
Yield strain 4.4 / 27 % ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal strain at break 40 / >50 % ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy impact strength (+23°C) N / N kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU
Charpy impact strength (-30°C) N / N kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C) 6 / 20 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C) 6 / 4 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA
Thermal propertiesdry / condUnitTest Standard
Melting temperature (10°C/min) 262 / * °C ISO 11357-1/-3
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min) 70 / * °C ISO 11357-1/-2
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa) 72 / * °C ISO 75-1/-2
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa) 205 / * °C ISO 75-1/-2
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N) 244 / * °C ISO 306
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel) 100 / * E-6/K ISO 11359-1/-2
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal) 100 / * E-6/K ISO 11359-1/-2
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn. HB / * class IEC 60695-11-10
Thickness tested 1.5 / * mm IEC 60695-11-10
UL recognition UL / * - -
Burning Behav. at thickness h V-2 / * class IEC 60695-11-10
Thickness tested 3.0 / * mm IEC 60695-11-10
UL recognition UL / * - -
Oxygen index 28 / * % ISO 4589-1/-2
Electrical propertiesdry / condUnitTest Standard
Dissipation factor (100Hz) 150 / 2000 E-4 IEC 60250
Dissipation factor (1MHz) 150 / 750 E-4 IEC 60250
Volume resistivity 1E13 / 1E11 Ohm*m IEC 60093
Electric strength 30.5 / - kV/mm IEC 60243-1
Other propertiesdry / condUnitTest Standard
Water absorption 8.5 / * % Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity absorption 2.6 / * % Sim. to ISO 62
Density 1150 / - kg/m³ ISO 1183
Material specific propertiesdry / condUnitTest Standard
Viscosity number 280 / * cm³/g ISO 307, 1157, 1628
Rheological calculation propertiesValueUnitTest Standard
Density of melt 1010 kg/m³ -
Thermal conductivity of melt 0.16 W/(m K) -
Spec. heat capacity melt 2790 J/(kg K) -
Ejection temperature 180 °C -
Diagrams
Viscosity-shear rate , Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Shearstress-shear rate , Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Dynamic Shear modulus-temperature , Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Stress-strain , Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Stress-strain , Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Secant modulus-strain , Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Secant modulus-strain , Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Stress-strain (isochronous) 23°C, Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Creep modulus-time 23°C, Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Specific volume-temperature (pvT) , Zytel® 42A NC010, PA66, DuPont
Characteristics
Processing
Injection Molding, Film Extrusion, Profile Extrusion, Sheet Extrusion, Other Extrusion, Coating, Casting
Delivery form
Pellets
Additives
Release agent
Regional Availability
Other text information
Injection molding

PREPROCESSING


Drying Recommended = Yes, if moisture content of resin exceeds recommended level
Drying Temperature = 80°C
Drying Time, Dehumidified Dryer = 2-4h
Processing Moisture Content = <0.05 %


PROCESSING


Melt Temperature Optimum = 290°C
Melt Temperature Range = 280-300°C
Mold Temperature Optimum = 70°C
Mold Temperature Range = 50-90°C


Moulding guide

Profile extrusion
PREPROCESSING

Drying Recommended = Yes, if moisture content of resin exceeds recommended level
Drying Temperature = 80°C
Drying Time, Dehumidified Dryer = 2-4h
Processing Moisture Content = <0.05 %

PROCESSING

Melt Temperature Optimum = 290°C
Melt Temperature Range = 280-300°C
Chemical Media Resistance
Acids
Acetic Acid (5% by mass) (23°C)
Citric Acid solution (10% by mass) (23°C)
Lactic Acid (10% by mass) (23°C)
Hydrochloric Acid (36% by mass) (23°C)
Nitric Acid (40% by mass) (23°C)
Sulfuric Acid (38% by mass) (23°C)
Sulfuric Acid (5% by mass) (23°C)
Chromic Acid solution (40% by mass) (23°C)
Bases
Sodium Hydroxide solution (35% by mass) (23°C)
Sodium Hydroxide solution (1% by mass) (23°C)
Ammonium Hydroxide solution (10% by mass) (23°C)
Alcohols
Isopropyl alcohol (23°C)
Methanol (23°C)
Ethanol (23°C)
Hydrocarbons
n-Hexane (23°C)
Toluene (23°C)
iso-Octane (23°C)
Ketones
Acetone (23°C)
Ethers
Diethyl ether (23°C)
Mineral oils
SAE 10W40 multigrade motor oil (23°C)
SAE 10W40 multigrade motor oil (130°C)
SAE 80/90 hypoid-gear oil (130°C)
Insulating Oil (23°C)
Standard Fuels
ISO 1817 Liquid 1 (60°C)
ISO 1817 Liquid 2 (60°C)
ISO 1817 Liquid 3 (60°C)
ISO 1817 Liquid 4 (60°C)
Standard fuel without alcohol (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid C) (23°C)
Standard fuel with alcohol (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid 4) (23°C)
Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (23°C)
Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (90°C)
Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (>90°C)
Salt solutions
Sodium Chloride solution (10% by mass) (23°C)
Sodium Hypochlorite solution (10% by mass) (23°C)
Sodium Carbonate solution (20% by mass) (23°C)
Sodium Carbonate solution (2% by mass) (23°C)
Zinc Chloride solution (50% by mass) (23°C)
Other
Ethyl Acetate (23°C)
Hydrogen peroxide (23°C)
DOT No. 4 Brake fluid (130°C)
Ethylene Glycol (50% by mass) in water (108°C)
1% nonylphenoxy-polyethyleneoxy ethanol in water (23°C)
50% Oleic acid + 50% Olive Oil (23°C)
Water (23°C)
Deionized water (90°C)
Phenol solution (5% by mass) (23°C)
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Unless otherwise noted, the property values are for natural color (NC010) resins only. Colorants or other additives may alter some or all of the properties.
The data listed herein fall within the normal range of product properties and they should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design.

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