CAPRON® NYLON

Product Selection Guide

Thermoplastic Nylon 6 and 6,6 Resins
for Injection Molding, Blow Molding,
Extrusion and Rotational Molding
INTRODUCTION
Honeywell Plastics is a fully integrated, global
supplier of nylon 6 — from production of
feedstocks to the compounding, manufacture
and distribution of hundreds of resin grades.
Honeywell Plastics is committed to contin-
uous product development to sustain rapid
growth in the nylon resin market. In our
Plastics Technology Laboratory, a highly
experienced staff of research and develop-
ment engineers continues to develop new
resins to further extend the horizons of
product performance.
In addition to quality products, Honeywell
Plastics provides customer support from initial
design concepts to prototyping and final
production. OEMs, Tier One companies and
processors call on the exceptional engineering
skills of our product design and development
staff to help produce parts that deliver their
promised performance.
Honeywell Plastics has injection molding,
blow molding, extrusion and rotational
molding equipment on site. Our technology
facility serves as a center for process devel-
opment programs and customer trials.
Coupled with these primary technical
resources, an extensive global sales and
application development force works closely
with each customer to bring the highest
quality finished parts to the end user.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Capron Nylon.............................................................1
General Information ..................................................1
UNFILLED CAPRON GRADES
Capron Nylon 6 for Injection Molding
Unfilled Homopolymer................................2
Unfilled Impact Modified ...........................2
Capron Nylon 6,6 for Injection Molding
Unfilled Homopolymer................................3
Capron Nylon 6 for Extrusion* and Blow Molding
Unfilled Homopolymer................................3
Unfilled Impact Modified Copolymer .........4
Capron Nylon 6 for Rotational Molding
Unfilled .........................................................4
REINFORCED CAPRON GRADES
Capron Nylon 6 for Injection Molding
Glass Reinforced ..........................................5
Glass Reinforced, Impact Modified.............7
Mineral Filled, Homopolymer .....................8
Mineral Filled, Impact Modified ..................9
Capron Nylon 6,6 for Injection Molding
Reinforced.....................................................9
Capron Nylon 6 for Extrusion* and Blow Molding
Reinforced.....................................................9
*Excludes Food Grade Extrusion Grades. See “Capron Resin
Properties and Film Processing Primer.”
Processing Capron Nylon ........................................10
Capron Nylon Properties .........................................16
UL Ratings.................................................................18
Capron Nylon Typical Properties Chart .................19
CAPRON® NYLON
CAPRON®
NYLON
The Capron family of nylon is based on type 6
polyamide resin, the most versatile and performance
proven engineering thermoplastic. The extensive
Capron product line is designed for an exceptionally
wide range of injection molding, blow molding, extru-
sion and rotational molding applications. Honeywell
Plastics’ Capron product line includes performance
attributes that range from extremely flexible, impact-
resistant plastics to strong, stiff and dimensionally
stable grades. Recent introductions include products
exhibiting superior toughness (TG grades), excellent
surface appearance (SE grades), ultra high modulus
and excellent dimensional stability (HM grades).
The range of performance and processability
available enable the designer, processor and end
user to successfully meet the challenge of today’s
demanding applications.
Capron Homopolymers
Capron homopolymers are used in a wide variety of
extrusion and injection molding applications. Major
attributes include strength, toughness and excellent
chemical and abrasion resistance. In addition to
standard grades, Honeywell offers alpha grades which
differ in crystalline structure. These grades provide
increased strength, stiffness and heat distortion temper-
ature. Alpha grades also feature reduced cycle time,
while maintaining the excellent processing characteris-
tics normally associated with Capron nylon.
Impact Modified Capron
Impact modification of Capron results in products
that exhibit toughness and flexibility combined with
excellent chemical and thermal resistance. In particular,
the products offer improved dry-as-molded toughness
over conventional nylon 6, while maintaining excellent
strength and stiffness. Grades are available which offer
improved cycle times.
Reinforced Capron
Fiberglass or mineral, or a combination of both,
enhances the performance characteristics of Capron.
Fiberglass reinforcement improves strength, stiffness,
dimensional stability and elevated temperature perform-
ance. Mineral reinforcement enhances strength and stiff-
ness and reduces warpage. A combination of mineral
and fiberglass reinforcement produces an excellent
balance of mechanical properties combined with
warpage resistance. Impact modification can further
tailor the performance characteristics of reinforced
grades to achieve the desired balance of strength,
stiffness and toughness. In addition, enhancements
are available which offer specific attributes such as
improved productivity and surface appearance.
General Information
Throughout this Product Selection Guide, letters
are often used as product code suffixes. Below is
a description of the codes used by Honeywell Plastics.
C Alpha Crystallinity
CQ Alpha Crystallinity for Faster Cycling
FR Flame Retarded
G Glass Reinforced
M Mineral Reinforced
HS or H1 Heat Stabilized
HI or I High Impact
Many grades referenced in this Product Selection
Guide are also available in heat-stabilized, UV-stabilized
and colored versions. Unless otherwise specified,
properties represent typical performance for non-
pigmented products. Pigments and other additives may
affect properties.
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 UNFILLED CAPRON® GRADES
CAPRON NYLON 6 FOR
INJECTION MOLDING
Capron nylon is widely used for injection molding appli-
cations. It is a very process-friendly product that provides
an excellent balance of chemical and heat resistance,
mechanical performance and surface appearance.
Unfilled Homopolymer
Capron 1202CQ
Capron 1202CQ is a blended, low-viscosity injection
molding homopolymer, possessing a modified
crystalline structure for faster cycles.
Typical applications: furniture casters, gears, window
hardware, end fittings, insulators, bushings, slides, valves,
relays, wiring devices and other electrical components.
Capron 8200
Capron 8200 is a medium-viscosity injection molding
homopolymer, exhibiting improved toughness over
conventional lower-viscosity grades. Natural, heat-stabi-
lized and pigmented versions are available. It possesses
the combination of strength, stiffness and toughness
associated with nylon. Capron 8200 also provides
excellent heat, chemical and abrasion resistance as well
as improved sink-mark resistance.
Typical applications: wiring devices, gears, connectors,
filter housing, textile parts, hinges, and medical and
furniture parts.
Capron 8202
Capron 8202 is a
low-viscosity, general-
purpose injection
molding homopolymer,
exhibiting excellent
melt fluidity for filling
thin sections. Heat-
stabilized (Capron 8202
HS) and/or pigmented
versions are available.
Skil circular saw — Capron 8202
It combines good
strength, stiffness and toughness as well as excellent
heat, chemical and abrasion resistance.
Typical applications: gears, fittings, casters, bearings,
clips, fasteners, plugs, caps and filter bowls.
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Capron 8202C Blend
Capron 8202C Blend is a low-viscosity injection
molding homopolymer, possessing a modified
crystalline structure for increased property performance
and faster cycles. Heat-stabilized (Capron 8202C HS
Blend) and/or pigmented versions are available.
Typical applications: furniture casters, gears, window
hardware, and fittings, insulators, bushings, valves,
relays, wiring devices and other electrical components.
Capron BG90 BK-102
Capron BG90 BK-102 is an injection molding
homopolymer, designed for improved low-temperature
performance. It combines the strength, stiffness and
toughness associated with nylon with excellent heat,
chemical and abrasion resistance.
Typical applications: power tool housings and mechan-
ical components requiring improved impact.
Unfilled Impact Modified
Capron 8253
Capron 8253 is an impact-modified graft copolymer
developed for both injection molding and extrusion
applications. Heat-stabilized (Capron 8253 HS) and/or
pigmented versions are available. Copolymerization
produces improved dry-as-molded toughness and
increased flexibility for higher impact performance
compared to conventional unreinforced homopoly-
mers. It maintains nylon’s thermal and chemical
properties, along with good strength and
stiffness retention.
Typical applications: plugs, receptacles, flexible
connector covers, weed trimmer components, clips,
fasteners, flanges, key housings and many flexible
tubing applications.
Capron 8255 HS
Capron 8255 HS is a heat-stabilized, impact-modified
graft copolymer developed for both injection molding
and extrusion applications. It combines toughness
and flexibility with the excellent thermal and chemical
resistance provided by its nylon backbone. It maintains
nylon’s inherent chemical resistance to greases, oils
and hydrocarbons.
Typical applications: clips and fasteners, bowling pin
bases and flexible connectors.
UNFILLED CAPRON® GRADES
Capron 8259 CAPRON NYLON 6 FOR
Capron 8259 is an injection molding impact modified
grade developed for fastener applications requiring
EXTRUSION/BLOW MOLDING
resistance to abusive impact and a high level of
pullout strength. It also combines toughness and Unfilled Homopolymer
flexibility combined with the chemical resistance
Capron 8219
properties provided by its nylon backbone.
Capron 8219 is a medium-viscosity, flexible extrusion
Typical application: fasteners. product specially suited to the production of oriented
monofilament. It combines good flexibility with tough-
Capron 8351 ness and abrasion resistance. Chemical resistance to
Capron 8351 is an impact-modified grade developed greases, oils and hydrocarbons is excellent.
for injection molding applications requiring a high
level of toughness combined with moderate flexibility Typical application: monofilament.
and faster cycles. Heat-stabilized (Capron 8351 HS)
and/or pigmented versions are available. Capron 8224 HSL
Typical applications: storage bins, spray gun and Capron 8224 HSL is a
power tool handles, trim clips and fasteners, wall medium-viscosity, heat-
anchors and automotive roof racks. stabilized universal wire
jacketing resin, offering
Capron Ultratough® Nylon BU50I excellent performance
throughout the range of
Capron Ultratough Nylon BU50I is an unfilled, impact- THHN, THWN, and TFFN
modified injection molding product that maintains its
constructions. It
impact strength and ductility to -40˚ F (-40˚ C). The Nylon-coated wire cable —
possesses a balance of Capron 8224 HSL
extreme low-temperature tolerance of Ultratough Nylon
BU50I makes it ideal for applications in which the flexibility, toughness and
weldline impact strength at low temperatures is critical. abrasion resistance combined with excellent chemical
resistance to gasoline, oil and other hydrocarbons.
Typical applications: automotive components, small
engines, power tool parts and casings, cold weather Typical applications: wire conductor jacketing, including
and high impact sports gear, such as snowboards, shipboard cable and non-metallic-sheathed cable
ski components, helmets and hockey masks. primary jacketing.

Capron 8270 HS
CAPRON NYLON 6,6 FOR Capron 8270 HS is a heat-stabilized blow molding
INJECTION MOLDING compound exhibiting exceptional toughness and melt
strength. It is ideally suited for blow molding, profile
Unfilled Homopolymer extrusion, and other applications requiring extra high
melt viscosity. It possesses excellent permeation resist-
Capron 5202CQ HS ance and chemical resistance to oils, hydrocarbons and
Capron 5202CQ HS is a heat-stabilized injection molding most solvents.
homopolymer developed for fast molding cycles. Typical applications: industrial containers, small gasoline
Typical applications: aerosol valve bodies, stems tanks and automotive underhood reservoirs.
and actuators.

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 UNFILLED CAPRON® GRADES
Unfilled Impact Modified
Copolymer
Capron 8254 HS
Capron 8254 HS is a highly flexible, heat-stabilized,
impact-modified extrusion grade for tubing applications.
A non-heat-stabilized version is available (Capron 8254).
Typical applications: convoluted and emission tubing,
cable jacketing and other types of automotive tubing.
Capron 8350 HS
Capron 8350 HS is a heat-stabilized, impact-modified
grade developed for extrusion, tubing and jacketing
applications requiring a high level of toughness
combined with a moderate level of flexibility. A non-
heat-stabilized version is available (Capron 8350).
Typical applications: automotive vacuum tubing, cable
jacketing, and high-pressure and hydraulic hoses.
Capron HPN 9350 HS
Capron HPN 9350 HS is a flexible, heat-stabilized,
impact-modified extrusion grade resin. It possesses a
balance of performance properties such as good flexi-
bility, toughness and abrasion resistance. Addition of a
heat-stabilizer system extends its retention of properties
at elevated temperatures. Chemical resistance is excel-
lent to greases, oils and hydrocarbons.
Typical applications: automotive underhood tubing,
windshield washer tubing, cable jacketing and
other tubing.
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CAPRON NYLON 6 FOR
ROTATIONAL MOLDING
Unfilled
Capron 8280 HS
Capron 8280 HS — a heat-stabilized rotomolding
compound — is available in natural and black and is
paintable. It combines an excellent balance of strength,
stiffness and toughness with superb abrasion resistance
and self-lubricating characteristics. The heat-stabilizer
system extends its retention of properties at elevated
temperatures. Chemical resistance is excellent to
greases, oils and hydrocarbons.
Typical applications: fuel tanks, chemical storage tanks,
hydraulic oil reservoirs, cyclones, heat-resistant
containers and air ducts.
Capron 8281 HS
Capron 8281 HS is a plasticized, heat-stabilized
rotomolding resin developed for applications requiring
increased flexibility. It is available in natural and black
and is paintable. It combines an excellent balance of
strength, flexibility and toughness with excellent
abrasion resistance and self-lubricating properties
associated with nylon 6. The heat-stabilizer system
extends its retention of properties at elevated tempera-
tures. Chemical resistance is excellent to gasoline,
diesel fuels, greases and oils.
Typical applications: fuel tanks, chemical storage tanks,
hydraulic oil reservoirs, cyclones, heat-resistant
containers and air ducts.
REINFORCED CAPRON® GRADES
CAPRON NYLON 6 FOR Capron 8232G
INJECTION MOLDING Capron 8232G is a 25% glass-reinforced injection
molding compound, offering excellent strength, stiff-
ness, high-temperature performance and dimensional
Glass Reinforced stability. Its resistance to creep under load is excellent,
Capron 8230G along with its chemical resistance to greases, oils and
hydrocarbons.
Capron 8230G is a 6% glass-reinforced injection
molding compound, offering improved stiffness and Typical applications: office furniture components,
dimensional stability in thin sections. It exhibits a washers, gears and engine and motor parts.
combination of strength, stiffness and performance
under load. It maintains excellent chemical resistance Capron 8232G HS FR
to greases, oils and hydrocarbons.
Capron 8232G HS FR is a 25% glass-reinforced, heat-
Typical applications: gears and consumer weed stabilized, flame-retarded injection molding compound
trimmer parts. with excellent melt stability. It combines flame retar-
dancy with an excellent balance of high strength,
Capron 8231G stiffness and heat distortion temperature.
Capron 8231G is a 14% glass- Typical applications: connectors, terminal
reinforced injection molding blocks, switches and receptacles, coil bobbins
compound, possessing a and appliance housings.
balance of engineering
properties combined with
Capron SEG6 H1 BK-122
excellent processability
and surface aesthetics. Capron SEG6 H1 BK-122 is a black-pigmented, 30%
glass-reinforced injection molding compound. It
Typical applications: exhibits exceptional surface aesthetics at the slower
office furniture and Haworth office chair — fill speeds associated with the gas-assist injection
mechanical components. Capron 8231G molding process. It is also suitable for conventional
injection molding applications in which an aesthetic
Capron SEG3 H1 surface is difficult to attain. It maintains excellent
Capron SEG3 H1 is a 15% glass-reinforced injection strength, stiffness, high-temperature performance and
molding compound. It exhibits exceptional surface dimensional stability with high resistance to creep
aesthetics at the slower fill speeds associated with the under load. Other attributes include a wide processing
gas-assist injection molding process. It maintains excel- window and inherent chemical resistance, particularly
lent strength, stiffness, high-temperature performance to greases, oils and hydrocarbons.
and dimensional stability with high resistance to creep Typical applications: metal replacement, particularly
under load. Other attributes include inherent chemical gas-assist parts and those with difficult to attain
resistance — particularly to greases, oils and hydrocar- surface appearance.
bons — and a wide processing window.
Typical applications: metal replacement, particularly
thinwall parts requiring high flow.

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 REINFORCED CAPRON® GRADES
Capron 8233G Capron SEG7
Capron 8233G is a 33% Capron SEG7 is a 35% glass- reinforced, injection
glass-reinforced injection molding compound, providing high strength, surface
molding compound, aesthetics and good processability. This resin produces
offering excellent strength, excellent surface appearance, while maintaining a
stiffness, high-temperature good balance of physical properties, such as high
performance and dimen- strength, improved toughness and chemical resistance.
Skil circular saw — Capron 8233G sional stability. Heat-stabi- It features superior flow and is suited for parts having
lized (Capron 8233G HS) thinner walls and long flow lengths. It exhibits lower
and/or pigmented versions pressure and temperature requirements and shorter
are available. cycle times than conventional grades.
Typical applications: Typical applications: power tools, automotive mirrors
power tool housings, weed and door handles, or wherever strength and appear-
trimmer components, gears, ance are critical requirements.
Poulan Pro chainsaw — automotive housings and
Capron 8233G underhood applications. Capron 8234G
Capron 8234G is a 44% glass-reinforced injection
Capron HPN 9233G molding compound, offering high levels of strength,
Capron HPN 9233G is a 33% glass-reinforced injection stiffness, high-temperature performance and dimen-
molding compound, combining exceptional strength, sional stability. Natural, black and weather resistant
stiffness and high-temperature performance with excellent versions are available.
surface aesthetics. It is one of the High Productivity Nylon
Typical applications: power tool housings, cattle
series products, offering the performance characteristics
ear taggers, luggage frames, fans and pressure
of a premium glass-reinforced nylon while reducing cycle
regulator housings.
time and improving surface appearance. A heat-stabilized
version is available (Capron HPN 9233G HS).
Capron HMG10 HS BK-102
Typical high-performance appli-
Capron HMG10 HS BK-102 is a 50% glass-reinforced,
cations: window locks, valve
high-modulus injection molding compound, designed
bodies, chair shells, door and
to have high strength and stiffness for metal replace-
window hardware, connectors,
ment applications. It also has excellent moldability and
switch components, relay parts,
outstanding surface appearance.
terminal blocks, power tool
housings, gears, chain saws, Typical applications: mirror brackets, fuel lids, gas-
blowers and trimmer housings. Makita fly wheel — assisted steering wheel inserts, ski bindings and bike
Capron HPN 9233G rack clamps.

Capron HMG13
Capron HMG13 is a 63% glass-reinforced, high-
modulus injection molding compound, designed to
have higher strength and stiffness for metal replace-
ment applications. It also has excellent moldability
and outstanding surface appearance.
Typical applications: mirror brackets, fuel lids, gas-
assisted steering wheel inserts, ski bindings and bike
rack clamps.

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REINFORCED CAPRON® GRADES
Glass Reinforced, Impact Modified
Capron 8331G HI
Capron 8331G HI is a 14% glass-reinforced, impact-
modified injection molding compound developed for
applications requiring improved dry-as-molded tough-
ness in combination with a balance of strength, stiffness
and excellent moldability/surface aesthetics. A heat-
stabilized version is available (Capron 8331G HI HS).
Typical applications: front wheelchair wheels, bicycle
wheels, power tool housings, chain saw housings, clips
and fasteners, hose clamps and window hardware.
Capron HPN 9315G
Capron HPN 9315G is a 15% glass-reinforced, impact-
modified injection molding grade resin in the High
Productivity Nylon Series developed for applications
requiring superior dry-as-molded toughness, improved
impact resistance and reduced cycle times. It also has
excellent surface appearance and is available in natural
and heat-stabilized versions (Capron HPN 9315G HS).
It combines the strength, toughness and stiffness of a
modified glass-reinforced resin. In addition, the resin’s
surface appearance and cycle
time are significantly improved.
It maintains nylon’s inherent
chemical resistance to greases,
oils and hydrocarbons.
Typical applications: power
tool and chain saw and
vacuum housings and under-
hood components.
Hockey mask —
Capron HPN 9315G
Capron 8332G
Capron 8332G is a 25% glass-reinforced, impact-
modified injection molding compound developed for
applications requiring improved dry-as-molded tough-
ness in combination with a balance of strength, stiff-
ness and excellent moldability/surface aesthetics. A
heat-stabilized version is available (Capron 8332G HS).
Typical applications: wheelchair wheels, industrial wheel
hubs and power tool housings.
Capron 8333G HI
Capron 8333G HI is a 33% glass-reinforced, impact-
modified injection molding compound developed for
applications requiring improved dry-as-molded tough-
ness in combination with a balance of strength, stiffness
and excellent
moldability/surface
aesthetics. A heat-
stabilized version is
available (Capron
8333G HI HS).
Typical applications:
wheelchair wheels, DeWalt drill —Capron 8333G HI
bicycle wheels, power
tool housings, chain saw housings, clips and fasteners,
hose clamps and window hardware.

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 REINFORCED CAPRON® GRADES
Capron HPN 9333G Capron 8266G HS
Capron HPN 9333G is a 33% glass-reinforced, impact- Capron 8266G HS is a heat-stabilized, 40% glass/mineral-
modified injection molding compound, combining reinforced injection molding compound. It combines a
exceptional strength, toughness, stiffness and high balance of engineering properties with excellent dimen-
temperature performance with excellent surface sional stability.
aesthetics. The resin features significantly improved
Typical high-performance applications: painted
surface appearance and cycle time. It maintains nylon’s
automotive housings and exterior body parts, brackets,
inherent chemical resistance to greases, oils and hydro-
wheel hubs, shrouds, roller bearings and push-pull
carbons and is available in natural, heat-stabilized and
cable components.
pigmented versions.
Typical applications: power tool housings and under- Capron 8267G HS
hood components.
Capron 8267G HS is a heat-
stabilized, 40% glass/mineral-
Capron TG7S reinforced injection molding
Capron TG7S is a 34% glass-reinforced, impact-modified compound. It combines a
injection molding grade. Honeywell developed the resin balance of engineering
to meet the demanding requirements of the first North properties with excellent
American seat cushion pan/frame to replace metal with dimensional stability and
engineering plastic. This material passed the key end- warpage resistance. The Jeep® Grand Cherokee mirror
housing — Capron 8267G HS
use submarine impact test for General Motors H-Car combination of mineral and
Seat Pan Frame. TG7S improves on the strength, stiff- glass fibers results in a high-
ness and notched impact properties of Capron 8333G performance, cost-effective
HI. Also available in black. engineering thermoplastic.
It exhibits good strength,
Typical applications: cushion seat pan/frame and other
rigidity, heat distortion
automotive seating applications, automotive fan, power
temperature, resists creep
tools and trimmer components. Ford Taurus door handles —
and has good chemical
resistance to greases, oils Capron 8267G
Capron 8334G and hydrocarbons.
Capron 8334G is a heat-stabilized, 40% glass-reinforced,
Typical applications: rotors, wheels, rims, timing
impact-modified injection molding compound devel-
belt covers, door handles, automotive cooling fans
oped for applications requiring both a high level of
and shrouds.
stiffness and excellent impact performance.
Typical applications: power tool housings and chain
Capron SEGM35 H1 BK-126
saw housings. Capron SEGM35 H1 BK-126 is a 40% glass/mineral-
reinforced injection molding grade. It offers enhanced
Mineral Filled Homopolymer surface appearance, especially in gas-assist injection
molding applications. It also exhibits UV-weathering
Capron 8260 characteristics similar to 8267G HS BK-106.
Capron 8260 is a 40% mineral-reinforced injection Typical applications: mirror housings, rear liftgate
molding compound. It combines high stiffness, dimen- handles and luggage rack components.
sional stability and heat resistance with excellent
processability. Heat-stabilized versions (Capron 8260
HS) are available. It can be painted or chrome plated.
Typical applications: marine hardware, brackets,
fittings, bobbins, office furniture, appliance compo-
nents and power tool housings.

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REINFORCED CAPRON® GRADES
Capron 8360 HS
Capron 8360 HS is a heat-stabilized, 34% mineral-
reinforced injection molding resin, combining a
high level of toughness and ductility with excellent
processability and surface aesthetics. Performance
characteristics include strength and stiffness, while
maintaining excellent drop weight impact strength
and nylon’s inherent chemical resistance to greases,
oils and hydrocarbons. It is paintable and available
in natural, black or custom colors.
Typical applications: automotive fuel filter pockets,
door and window hardware, wheel hubs and covers,
mirror housings and interior lighting components.
Mineral Filled, Impact Modified
Capron 8362 HS
Capron 8362 HS is a 34% mineral-reinforced, impact-
modified, heat-stabilized injection molding compound,
combining a high level of toughness with excellent
processability. It possesses an excellent balance of
strength and stiffness, a high level of drop weight
impact strength and chemical resistance to greases,
oils and hydrocarbons.
Typical applications: wheel covers and hubs,
mirror housings, appliance components and power
tool housings.
Capron HPN 9362
Capron HPN 9362 is a 40% mineral-reinforced, impact-
modified injection molding compound. It is one of the
High Productivity Nylon products that improves surface
appearance while reducing cycle time. It possesses an
excellent balance of strength, stiffness and toughness
combined with a high level of drop weight impact
strength, excellent processability and chemical resist-
ance to greases, oils and hydrocarbons.
Typical applications: wheel cover and hubs, mirror
housings, appliance components, power tool housings,
small engine pulleys and trimmer spools.
CAPRON NYLON 6,6 FOR
INJECTION MOLDING
Glass Reinforced
Capron 5233G
Capron 5233G is a 33% glass-reinforced injection
molding compound, offering excellent strength, stiff-
ness, creep resistance and dimensional stability. This
balance of engineering properties, combined with
excellent processibility, reduces cost and weight in
metal replacement applications. A heat-stabilized
version is available (Capron 5233G HS).
Typical applications: switch components, valve bodies
and relay parts.
CAPRON NYLON 6 FOR
BLOW MOLDING
Glass Reinforced
Capron 8272G HS BK-102
Capron 8272G HS BK-102 is a 12% glass-reinforced,
black-pigmented, heat-stabilized blow molding
compound, offering an excellent balance of
engineering properties combined with the melt
strength ideally suited for blow molding and other
applications requiring ultrahigh melt viscosity. It
exhibits improved strength, stiffness and creep resist-
ance compared to standard blow molding grades.
Other advantages include outstanding permeation
resistance and chemical resistance to oils, hydrocar-
bons and most solvents. In addition, 8272 G HS offers
excellent stiffness and the ability to fabricate complex
shapes for cost-effective metal replacement.
Typical applications: air ducts, reservoirs, covers
and other products requiring improved short-term
thermal performance.
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 PROCESSING CAPRON® NYLON
PROCESSING Drying Capron Nylon
Capron nylon is a hygroscopic material. Therefore, care
Capron Nylon should be taken to ensure that the material remains in
an enclosed container prior to molding since nylon will
Capron nylon is a crystalline product for injection
tend to draw moisture from the atmosphere over time.
molding, blow molding, extrusion or rotational molding
As supplied by Honeywell in sealed boxes and bags,
applications. Since Capron products have a wide
Capron nylon is usually dry enough for processing.
processing window, the conditions mentioned in this
Included below are the recommendations for maximum
section are typical. Included in this section are recom-
moisture content when processing Capron nylon.
mendations for processing Capron nylon resins that have
proved successful in many applications. In order to ensure proper material properties, the
moisture content should not be dried to moisture levels
Material Handling below 0.02%.
Capron nylon is available as uniform pellets, dried Honeywell recommends drying the material in a desic-
to a very low moisture content. Depending upon the cant dryer system for 4 hours at 180˚F (82˚C). For the
particular grade, it is available in 25 kg (55 lb) bags and plasticized grades, a drying temperature of 150˚F (66˚C)
680 kg (1500 lb) corrugated boxes. Each of the two is preferred.
containers includes a moisture-barrier liner to maintain a
low moisture level in the Capron nylon. Open containers Capron Unreinforced <20% 20%-49% >50%
should be resealed to maintain low moisture levels. Injection
Molding
Product homopolymers Reinforced Reinforced Reinforced
Max.
0.10-0.20% 0.10-0.15% 0.06-0.12% 0.03%
Regrind Moisture
Since Capron resins are thermoplastic materials, regrind Capron
All Products — — —
Molding

can be used. Typical levels of regrind range from 25% Product

Blow

to 30% if the initial processing did not cause thermal Max.

0.07-0.15% — — —
degradation to the Capron product or severe glass Moisture
breakage (in filled materials). In addition, it is highly Capron
Extrusion

Monofilament Tubing — —
recommended that regrind be re-dried in a desiccant Product
hot air dryer at 180˚F (82˚C) for 4 hours. Max.
0.08% Max. 0.08-0.15% — —
Moisture

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PROCESSING CAPRON® NYLON
PROCESSING FOR Residence time of Capron nylon in the barrel at
processing temperatures should be minimized to 3 to 5
INJECTION MOLDING minutes. Residence time may be calculated by using
the following equation.
Melt Temperature
The actual melt temperature is influenced by barrel
Total Shots Cycle Time (sec)
temperature settings, screw design, screw RPM, screw x = Residence Time (minutes)
back pressure, material residence time and shear heat Barrel 60
through the nozzle. Since it is difficult to determine the
effect that each variable has on the process, the actual
melt temperature should be measured with a pyrom-
eter. Verification of the melt temperature will ensure
process consistency. Generally speaking, Capron
products have a wide processing window and the
following barrel temperature profiles are representative
of the various categories of resins.

Nozzle

Front Center Rear

Melt °F (°C) Nozzle °F (°C) Front °F (°C) Center °F (°C) Rear°F (°C)
Nylon 6 Homopolymer 470-540 (243-282) 465-535 (241-279) 470-540 (243-282) 460-510 (238-266) 430-480 (221-249)
Nylon 6 Copolymer 460-520 (238-271) 455-515 (235-268) 460-520 (238-271) 440-500 (227-260) 430-490 (221-254)
Reinforced < 15% Nylon 6 480-540 (249-282) 475-535 (246-279) 480-540 (249-282) 460-520 (238-271) 440-500 (227-260)
Reinforced > 15% Nylon 6 515-565 (268-296) 515-565 (268-296) 515-565 (268-296) 500-550 (260-288) 480-530 (249-277)
Unreinforced Nylon 6,6 540-580 (282-304) 535-575 (279-302) 540-580 (282-304) 520-560 (271-293) 500-540 (260-282)
Reinforced Nylon 6,6 560-600 (293-316) 555-595 (290-313) 560-600 (293-316) 540-580 (282-304) 520-560 (271-293)

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 PROCESSING CAPRON® NYLON
Mold Temperature
Capron nylon should always be molded in temperature-
controlled molds. Recommended mold temperatures for
Capron nylon 6 range from 50˚F to 200˚F (10˚C to 93˚C).
For best properties and cycle time, a mold temperature
of 180˚F (82˚C) is recommended. When molding compo-
nents that require good aesthetics, a mold temperature
between 180˚F and 200˚F (82˚C and 93˚C) is suggested.
Injection Pressure
The actual required injection pressure will depend upon
many variables such as melt and mold temperatures, part
thickness and geometry, as well as flow length. Generally,
low to medium pressures are desirable to maintain
material properties, appearance criteria and molding cycle.
Holding Pressure
or Pack Pressure
Holding pressure is the pressure transferred through
the melt into the part cavity following the injection
pressure. The change from injection pressure to
holding pressure is commonly called the transfer point.
Holding pressures are normally 1/2 to 2/3 of the magni-
tude for the injection pressure and should take effect
after the cavity is filled. Holding pressure should be
applied until the gate freezes off.
Back Pressure
Back pressure is always recommended to ensure a
consistent shot size and homogeneous melt. Higher
pressures may be required for more intensive mixing
but may induce higher melt temperature, glass
breakage (reinforced materials) and increased cycle
time due to hotter melt temperatures. Typical back
pressure for Capron products is 25 psi to 50 psi (1.7
bar to 3.4 bar). Increasing back pressure as a substitute
for a proper heat profile or an inadequate screw
design is not recommended.
Injection Speed
Generally speaking, Capron resins should be injected with
high rates because of their inherent crystalline nature.
Fast injection provides for longer flow, improved pack
condition and better surface aesthetics when molding
reinforced grades. Filling the cavity at a faster rate will
allow the material to crystallize at a uniform rate in the
tool which tends to result in lower molded-in stress.
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Slower fill speeds may be required when filling through
gating designs where jetting or gate blush is occurring.
Slow fill has also been used in tools with poor venting
to eliminate part burning, and in parts with thick cross
sections to reduce sink marks and voids.
Cushion
The use of a cushion of material at the end of the
screw stroke is highly recommended when molding
Capron products. Typically, a small cushion is accept-
able for any Capron resin to promote shot to shot
consistency. A cushion of 0.0625 in to 0.25 in (1.66
mm to 6.35 mm) is recommended.
Purging
The barrel should be purged if the process will be shut
down or idled for any length of time. Short interruptions
need only purge several shots, but longer shutdowns
require complete purging of the barrel. It is always a
good idea to purge the first several shots at start-up to
reduce the chance for foreign material contamination that
may have been processed previously.
Processing Cadmium-Free vs.
Cadmium Colors
With the advent of cadmium-free colors in the market
place, Honeywell has established itself as a leader in
cad-free color technology for nylon 6. At present, cad-
free pigments, especially bright reds, bright oranges,
and bright yellows do not have as high a melt stability
as cadmium pigments. For this reason, cad-free color
Capron nylon should be processed at lowest possible
melt temperature and residence time. Regrind levels
may also be lower than those typically used for
cadmium-pigmented resins.
Shrinkage
For nylon 6 unreinforced grades, depending upon
part thickness and quench rate, shrinkage is typically
0.010 in/in to 0.016 in/in (0.010 to 0.016 mm/mm).
The glass reinforced grades shrink anisotropically.
In the direction parallel to glass fiber orientation, the
shrinkage is typically 0.003 in/in to 0.009 in/in (0.003
to 0.009 mm/mm). In the direction transverse to the
glass fiber, the shrinkage is significantly higher. As
shrinkage is often dependent upon part design, proto-
typing tooling or mold-filling simulation is recom-
mended when possible.
PROCESSING CAPRON® NYLON
PROCESSING FOR PROCESSING FOR
BLOW MOLDING EXTRUSION
Melt Temperature Melt temperature
Nylon 6 Reinforced Wire Monofilament Monofilament Tubing & Cable
°F (°C) °F (°C)
Homopolymer < 15% Nylon 6 Jacketing Homopolymer Copolymer Jacketing
460-500 475-500 510-550 440-500 420-460 440-500
Melt Melt
(238-260) (246-260) (266-288) (227-260) (216-238) (227-260)
420-510 475-500 510-550 440-500 420-460 440-500
Die Die
(216-266) (246-260) (266-288) (227-260) (216-238) (227-260)
440-510 475-500 510-550 440-500 420-460 440-500
Head Head
(227-266) (246-260) (266-288) (227-260) (216-238) (227-260)
470-500 465-490 510-530 440-500 420-460 440-500
Adapter Gate
(243-260) (241-254) (266-277) (227-260) (216-238) (227-260)
Front Zone 440-500 445-475 510-540 460-500 420-460 460-500
(227-260) (229-246) Front Zone
(266-282) (238-260) (216-238) (238-260)
Center Zone 440-500 435-465 480-520 460-500 420-460 460-500
(227-260) (224-241) Center Zone
(249-271) (238-260) (216-238) (238-260)
430-500 425-455 430-480 470-500 420-460 470-500
Rear Zone Rear Zone
(221-260) (218-235) (221-249) (243-260) (216-238) (243-260)

To increase viscosity (stiffer melt), lower the front zone

and all zones forward by 20˚F (11.1˚C). Wire Jacketing Information
Below are the recommended melt temperatures when
Mold Temperature running at various line speeds.
Capron nylon 6 should always be blow molded in
temperature-controlled molds. Recommended mold Line Speed Melt Temperature °F (°C)
temperatures range from 50˚F to 200˚F (10˚C to 93˚C).
For best properties and cycle time, a mold temperature 800 ft/min (244 m/min) 510 (265)
of 140˚F (60˚C) is recommended. When molding
1000 ft/min (305 m/min) 520 (271)
components that require good aesthetics, a mold
temperature between 180˚F to 200˚F (82˚C to 93˚C) is 1200 ft/min (366 m/min) 525 (274)
suggested.
1500 ft/min (457 m/min) 530 (277)

Blow Ratio 2000 ft/min (610 m/min) 550 (288)

Typically, a 2:1 diametrical ratio is recommended and
has proven successful with Capron. However, in many
cases a 3:1 ratio is acceptable.
Pre-Blow
For best pinch-off strength, using nitrogen in the pre-
blow counters any oxidation that may occur in
parisons with longer “hang times”.
Vacuum
The use of vacuum will improve the tightness of the
jacket and minimize stress by allowing all of the draw
down to be accomplished in the melt or molten state.
Vacuum should be adjusted to maintain the length of the
cone of nylon melt within 0.25 in (6.35 mm) of the die.

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 PROCESSING CAPRON® NYLON
Quenching
To ensure jacket tightness, air gaps of 10 in to 24 in
(25.4 cm to 61 cm) followed by a cold water quench
of 75˚F (24˚C) are recommended. The length of the
quench depends upon line speed. It is suggested that
the jacketed wire be at room temperature prior to
being cast onto the take up reel.
Draw Down Ratio
The draw down ratio is the area of the annular die
opening to the area of the finished jacket. Honeywell
recommends that the draw down ratio be between 8:1
and 10:1. If necessary, draw down ratios as large as 60:1
can be utilized on large conductors at lower line speeds.
Equipment Specifications
Due to a wide processing window, Capron nylon can
be processed through many of the general purpose
screw designs. While nylon or modified nylon screw
designs have been used for many years in the wire
jacketing process, recent developments indicate that
the use of a barrier/maddox screw can minimize
defects. Most extruder or feedscrew suppliers can
recommend an optimized design for processing nylon
6 extrusion grades.
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TUBING AND CABLE LINER
INFORMATION
Tooling/Sizing
Selection of pin and die size will depend on the
material viscosity. In general, the ratio of die size
to finished tube diameter is about 1.5 to 2.0:1. The
mandrel (pin) size is determined the same way in
relation to the inner tube diameter.
Free (open tank) extrusion is recommended when
producing tube diameters of 0.375 in (9.53 mm) and
below. For larger diameter, a differential pressure
vacuum tank is recommended. Tooling draw ratio is
generally higher with free extrusion versus vacuum
sizing, but will depend on melt viscosity. The vacuum
sizer entrance should be about 3% to 9% larger than
the finished tube outer diameter. Again, selection will
depend on melt viscosity and die swell at the extrudate.
Quenching
For diameters of 0.375 in (9.53 mm) O.D. and smaller,
open tank quenching with 60˚F to 70˚F (15˚C to 21˚C)
tap water is suggested. Depending upon line speed,
quenching distance can vary from 25 feet to 40 feet
(7.62 m to 12.19 m). A short air gap (die to quench
water) is recommended for both tubing and cable
jacketing for best flexibility and sizing.
Equipment and Tooling
Specifications
Due to a wide processing window, Capron nylon can
be processed through many of the general purpose
screw designs. However, use of a nylon or a modified
nylon screw is preferred. Below are general guidelines
for screw specification.
Compression Ratio 3.5:1 to 4.0:1
L/D Ratio 20:1 to 24:1
Metering Section 40% of screw length
Transition Section 6 to 7 flights
Feed Section Balance of screw length
PROCESSING CAPRON® NYLON
PROCESSING FOR
ROTATIONAL MOLDING
Capron rotational molding grades can be processed
utilizing molds constructed of cast aluminum, sheet
aluminum, stainless steel or electroformed nickel.
Preparation of the mold surface is critical in order
to achieve optimum impact performance and in
minimizing potential pitting on the surface of the
molded part. Proper preparation of the mold requires
only a minimum amount of mold release. After baking
the coating on the mold, the surface usually must be
dry- or wet-sanded utilizing 100 to 200 grit emery cloth
or its equivalent to prevent premature release from the
mold during cooling of the part.
Oven Temperature
An oven temperature range of 575˚F to 675˚F (302˚C to
357˚C) is recommended for most applications. To
prevent discoloration due to oxidation and to provide
optimum properties, it is necessary to create an inert
atmosphere within the mold. This is most conveniently
achieved by utilizing a nitrogen or carbon dioxide
purge during the heating cycle.
Cooling Cycle
Good contact with the mold during cooling is required
for optimum property performance and surface
aesthetics. This can be achieved by sanding the mold
during preparation or by introducing some pressure
(2 psi to 4 psi) into the mold by nitrogen or air injec-
tion during the cooling operation. Cooling cycles are
comprised of a 5 to 10 minute air cool followed by an
additional 5 to 10 minute water cool. The air cool is
required to prevent premature release from the mold,
while the water cool optimizes impact performance as
well as permits total cooling of the part for easy
handling upon removal from the mold.
Rotation
The speed of rotation, rotation ratio, venting and other
techniques are the same as when rotational molding
polyethylene. Continuous rotation immediately after the
heating cycle is necessary to prevent wall sagging
especially for thick-walled parts.

Heating Cycle
The table below illustrates minimum heating cycles
versus wall thickness utilizing a mold constructed of a
0.25 in (6.35 mm) aluminum plate. Machines with
more efficient heating systems will permit shorter
heating cycles.

Part Thickness Minimum Heating Cycle

0.10 in (2.54 mm) 15.5 minutes

0.15 in (3.81 mm) 19.0 minutes

0.20 in (5.08 mm) 22.0 minutes

0.25 in (6.35 mm) 25.5 minutes

0.30 in (7.62 mm) 29.0 minutes

0.35 in (8.89 mm) 32.0 minutes

0.40 in (10.16 mm) 35.5 minutes

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 CAPRON® NYLON PROPERTIES

Drop Weight Impact vs. Moisture % Flexural Modulus/Flexural Strength (DAM or as indicated)
(at 73°F) vs. Temperature
180
Drop Weight Impact Strength (ft - lbs)

Flexural Modulus/Flexural Strength

160
Impact Modified
33% GF Capron
140
Homopolymer
120
40% GF/Min
100 Capron
33% GF Capron
80 @ 50% RH

60
Homopolymer
40 Capron
Copolymer
20 Capron
0
0 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 0 100 200 300
Equilibrium Moisture Content (Wt.%) Temperature (°F)
Figure 1: The resistance of the Capron families to falling weight impact Figure 4: The stiffness and strength of Capron products depend on
depends on product composition, moisture content, and part design. composition, temperature, and part design. Capron nylon's modulus and
strength are also affected by moisture.

Drop Weight Impact vs. Stiffness

180
Drop Weight Impact Strength (ft - lbs)

150
Copolymer
120

90
Homopolymer
60

30 Mineral
Filled Glass
Reinforced

0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5

Flexural Modulus (psi x 106)
Figure 2: Capron nylon offers products with a broad range of impact and
stiffness combinations.

Drop Weight Impact vs. Temperature

4.0

Capron 8233G
Drop Weight Impact (ft - lbs)

50% RH
3.0 Drop Weight Impact vs. Temperature
200
Drop Weight Impact (ft - lbs)

Capron 8233G Capron 8351 HS (50% RH) Capron 8351 HS (DAM)

2.0 DAM 150

100
Impact Modified 6,6
1.0 (50% RH) Impact Modified 6,6
(DAM)
50

0 0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
Temperature (°F) Temperature (°F)
Figure 3: DAM impact resistance of glass-reinforced Capron nylon is not Figure 6: Nylon 6 offers greater resistance to impact than most
significantly affected at lower temperatures. Moisture content will improve nylon 6,6-based products over a broad range of temperatures.
impact resistance.

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 CAPRON® NYLON PROPERTIES

Equilibrium Moisture Content vs. Relative Humidity

10.0
9.0

Equilibrium Moisture Content (%)

Drop Weight Impact Retention vs. Number of Capron 8200, 8202
8.0
100% Regrind Passes
Retention of Original Property (%)

100 7.0
Capron 8230G HS
Capron 8202 6.0
80 Capron 8233G HS
5.0
60 4.0
Capron 8266G HS
40 3.0

Capron 8202C 2.0

20
1.0
Nylon 6/6
0 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 0 20 40 60 80 100
Number of Passes Relative Humidity (%)
Figure 7: The property retention of nylon 6, after several passes Figure 10: All nylons are hygroscopic. The amount of moisture absorbed
of 100% regrind through an injection molding machine, is superior will depend upon ambient humidity and Capron grade.
to that of nylon 6,6.

Moisture Content vs. Time for .125 in. thickness

(at 73°F, 50%RH)
4

Notched Izod Impact Strength (DAM)

16 3
Moisture Content (%)

Capron 8200, 8202

14 0.125"
Notched Izod (ft - lbs/in)

12
10 2
NO BREAK

0.125"
8
6 Capron 8233G
1
4
2
0 0
Capron Capron Capron Capron Capron Capron Capron 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8202C 8266G HS 8202 8233G HS 8253 8254 8351 Time (Months)
Figure 11: Nylon parts exposed to the atmosphere take a long time to
Figure 8: The Capron product line covers a wide range of notched reach equilibrium moisture conditions.
Izod values.

Strain vs. Time

Dimensional Change vs. Moisture Content
(at 4000 psi stress and 300°F)
10.0 20

Capron 18
Capron 8200, 8202
Dimensional Change (Mils/in)

8266G HS Capron 16
8233G HS
14
Strain (%)

12
Capron 8230G HS
1.0 10
8
Capron 8233G HS
6
4
Capron 8266G HS
2
0.1 0
0 0.1 1 10 100 1,000 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Time (Hours) Moisture Content (%)
Log Scale Figure 12: Accompanying any moisture absorption is a predictable
Figure 9: Highly reinforced resins show good creep resistance over time. amount of dimensional change. End points represent saturation
moisture content and therefore maximum dimensional change.

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 UL RATINGS
Underwriter’s Laboratory Recognition Ratings, 1.5mm unless otherwise stated

RTI (1) deg C

Material Material Color Flame Rating Electrical Mechanical Mechanical HWI (2) HAI (3) CTI (3mm) (4)
Designation Composition With Impact Without Impact
8200 Nylon 6 All HB 125 75 85 4 0 0
8202 Nylon 6 All V-2 125 75 85 3 0 0
8202 Blend Nylon 6 All V-2 125 75 85 3 0 0
8202 HS Nylon 6 All V-2 130 105 105 3 0 0
8202C Blend Nylon 6 All V-2 125 75 85 4 0 0
8202C HS Nylon 6 All V-2 130 105 105 4 0 0
8203C HS Blend Nylon 6 All HB 130 105 105 4 0 1
8230G HS GF Nylon 6 All HB 130 105 105 — — —
8231G GF Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 4 0 1
8231G HS GF Nylon 6 All HB 130 105 105 4 0 1
8232G GF Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 4 0 1
8232G HS GF Nylon 6 All HB 130 105 105 — 0 1
8232G HS FR GF Nylon 6 All V-0, 5VA** 130 115 115 0 0 2
8233G GF Nylon 6 All HB 140 115 120 1 0 1
8233G HS GF Nylon 6 All HB 140 115 140 3 0 1
8234G GF Nylon 6 All HB 140 115 120 1 0 1
8234G HS GF Nylon 6 All HB 140 105 140 1 1 1
8253 Impact Nylon 6 All HB 105 75 85 4 0 0
8253 HS Impact Nylon 6 All HB 105 105 105 4 0 1
8254 HS Impact Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 — — —
8262G HS GM Nylon 6 All HB 105 105 105 3 — 2
8266G HS GM Nylon 6 All HB 105 105 105 2 0 1
8267G HS GM Nylon 6 All HB 105 105 105 3 1 2
8270 HS Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 — — —
8280 HS Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 — — —
8281 HS Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 — — —
8331GHI Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 1 0 1
8331GHI HS GF Impact Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 4 0 2
8333GHI GF Impact Nylon 6 All HB 105 85 140 1 0 0
8333GHI HS Nylon 6 All HB 140 115 140 1 0 2
8350 Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 3 0 0
8350 HS Impact Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 3 0 0
8351 Impact Nylon 6 All HB 105 75 85 3 0 0
8351 HS Nylon 6 All HB 105 105 105 3 0 0
8360 HS MF Nylon 6 All HB 105 100 105 3 0 1
BG50XFI Impact Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 4 0 0
BU50I Impact Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 3 0 0
HPN 9233G GF Nylon 6 All HB 140 115 120 1 0 1
HPN 9233G HS Nylon 6 All HB 140 115 140 3 0 1
HPN 9333G GF Nylon 6 All HB 105 85 140 1 0 0
HPN 9333G HS GF Nylon 6 All HB 140 115 140 1 0 2
HPN 9362 MF Impact Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 3 0 0
HPN 9362 HS MF Impact Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 3 0 1
SEG3 H1 GF Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 3 0 2
SEG6 H1 GF Nylon 6 All HB 65 65 65 4 0 2
SEG7 GF Nylon 6 All HB 140 115 120 1 0 1
5202CQ HS Blend Nylon 6,6 All V-2 130 95 105 3 0 1
5233G GF Nylon 6,6 All HB 120 105 120 0 0 1

* 65 degC is the generic Relative Thermal Index assigned for Nylon in the absence of testing.
** 2.5 mm per minute

(1) RTI – Relative Thermal Index

(2) HWI – Hot Wire Ignition, expressed in Performance Level Categories (PLC’s)
(3) HAI – High Current Arc Ignition, expressed in Performance Level Categories (PLC’s)
(4) CTI – Comparative Tracking Index, expressed in Performance Level Categories (PLC’s)

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CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
UNFILLED Injection Molding, Nylon 6
Homopolymer
ASTM
Test Method 1202CQ 8200 8202 8202C BLEND BG90 BK-102

Low Viscosity, Medium Viscosity, Low Viscosity, Low Viscosity, Medium Viscosity,
Material
Fast Cycling Improved Wear General Purpose Fast Cycling Improved Low
Description
Resistance Moisture Content

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.13 — 1.13 — 1.13 — 1.13 — 1.13 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.01 — 0.012 — 0.012 — 0.009 — — —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale 120 — 119 — 119 — 120 — — —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour 1.6 — 1.6 — 1.6 — 1.6 — — —
50% RH 2.6 — 2.7 — 2.7 — 2.6 — — —
Saturation 9.3 — 9.5 — 9.5 — 9.3 — — —

Tensile Strength, Yield, MPa (psi) D-638

-40°C (-40°F) 120 (17,400) — 136 (19,700) 120 (17,400) 126 (18,300) 110 (15,900) 137 (19,900) 142 (20,600) — —
23°C (73°F) 90 (13,100) 45 (6,520) 85 (12,300) 39 (5,659) 79 (11,500) 36 (5,220) 90 (13,100) 48 (6,959) 80 (11,600) —
80°C (176°F) 40 (5,800) — — — 35 (5,070) 30 (4,350) 40 (5,800) 30 (4,350) — —
121°C (250°F) 30 (4,350) — 23 (3,330) — 25 (3,630) 20 (2,900) 30 (4,350) 25 (3,630) — —
Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638
40°C (-40°F) 120 (17,400) — — — — 80 (11,600) 130 (18,800) 80 (11,600) — —
23°C (73°F) 75 (10,900) — — — 75 (10,900) 60 (8,700) 90 (13,100) 70 (10,200) — —
80°C (176°F) 40 (5,800) — — — — — 35 (5,070) 30 (4,350) — —
121°C (250°F) 30 (4,350) — — — — — 25 (3,630) 20 (2,900) — —
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 185 (26,800) 170 (24,600) 168 (24,400) 161 (23,300) 170 (24,600) 154 (22,300) 183 (26,500) 168 (24,400) — —
23°C (73°F) 130 (18,800) 40 (5,800) 110 (15,900) 37 (5,370) 108 (15,700) 35 (5,070) 110 (15,900) 42 (6,090) — —
65°C (149°F) 30 (4,350) — 30 (4,350) — 30 (4,350) — 30 (4,350) — — —
90°C (194°F) 25 (3,630) — 20 (2,900) — 20 (2,900) — — — — —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) 20 (2,900) — 18 (2,610) — 17 (2,460) — 21 (3,040) — — —

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 3,520 (510,000) 4,280 (621,000) 3,010 (436,000) 3,660 (531,000) 3,010 (436,000) 3,660 (531,000) 3,370 (489,000) 4,200 (609,000) — —
23°C (73°F) 3,170 (460,000) 970 (141,000) 2,830 (410,000) 740 (107,000) 2,830 (410,000) 740 (107,000) 3,170 (460,000) 970 (141,000) 2,770 (402,000) —
65°C (149°F) 730 (106,000) — 460 (66,700) — 500 (72,500) — 600 (87,000) — — —
90°C (194°F) 440 (63,800) — 350 (50,700) — 350 (50,700) — 440 (63,800) — — —
121°C (250°F) 400 (57,999) — 305 (44,200) — 305 (44,200) — 385 (55,800) — — —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) 7 3 8 4 — 2.5 5 3 — —
23°C (73°F) 10 >100 60 >100 55 >100 12 >100 50 —
80°C (176°F) >100 — — — — — >100 >100 — —
121°C (250°F) >100 — >100 — — — >100 >100 — —
Elongation, Yield, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) 6 3 3 3 — — 3 3 — —
23°C (73°F) 4 15 20 16 4 16 4 22 — —
80°C (176°F) 32 — — — 42 35 25 25 — —
121°C (250°F) 30 — 15 — 36 40 27 30 — —
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) 30 (0.6) 20 (0.4) 48 (0.9) 43 (0.8) 48 (0.9) 43 (0.8) 32 (0.6) 21 (0.4) — —
23°C (73°F) 40 (0.7) 160 (3.0) 65 (1.2) NB 58 (1.1) NB 48 (0.9) 171 (3.2) 55 (1.0) —

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) * 220 (428) * 220 (428)
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648
THERMAL

°C(°F) — — 65 (149) — 65 (149) — 75 (167) — 60 (140) —

Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) D-648
°C(°F) — — 175 (347) — 178 (352) — 190 (374) — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) 0.81 X10-4 — 0.83 X10-4 — 0.83 X10-4 — 0.81 X10-4 — — —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 — — — — — — >1E13 — >1E13 —

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — — — 37 — — — — —

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 CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
UNFILLED Injection Molding, Nylon 6
Impact Modified
ASTM
Test Method 8253 8255 HS 8259 8351 BU50I

Impact Modified, Impact Modified, Excellent Toughness Excellent Low

Material
Impact Modified High Flexibility and High Pullout Flexibility, Temperature Impact,
Description
Toughness Strength Weld Line Performance

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.09 — 1.08 — 1.09 — 1.07 — 1.06 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.012 — 0.013 — 0.013 — 0.014 — —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale 82 — 52 — 84 — 78 — —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour 1.5 — 1.2 — 1.3 — 1.1 — — —
50% RH 2.3 — 2 — 2 — 1.9 — 2.1 —
Saturation 8.1 — 7.1 — 7.1 — 6.7 — 7.3 —

Tensile Strength, Yield, MPa (psi) D-638

-40°C (-40°F) 117 (17,000) 116 (16,800) — — — — 93 (13,500) 90 (13,100) — —
23°C (73°F) 65 (9,430) 32 (4,640) 36 (5,220) — 59 (8,550) — 52 (7,540) 35 (5,070) 50 (7,250) —
80°C (176°F) 25 (3,630) 20 (2,900) — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) 20 (2,900) — — — — 14 (2,030) — — —
Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638
40°C (-40°F) 100 (14,499) 70 (10,200) — — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 60 (8,700) — — — — — — — 45 (6,520) —
80°C (176°F) — — — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — — — — — ——
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 148 (21,500) 141 (20,400) 124 (18,000) — — — 117 (17,000) 115 (16,700) — —
23°C (73°F) 87 (12,600) 32 (4,640) 28 (4,060) — 76 (11,000) — 66 (9,570) 28 (4,060) 65 (9,430) —
65°C (149°F) 25 (3,630) — 10 (1,450) — — — — — — —
90°C (194°F) 20 (2,900) — 9 (1,310) — — — — — — —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) 14 (2,030) — 8 (1,160) — — — 9 (1,310) — — —

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 3,050 (442,000) 3,150 (457,000) 2,830 (410,000) — — — 2,300 (333,000) 2,760 (400,000) — —
23°C (73°F) 2,210 (320,000) 670 (97,100) 700 (102,000) — 2,000 (290,000) — 1,660 (241,000) 620 (89,900) 1,690 (245,000) —
65°C (149°F) 415 (60,200) — 195 (28,299) — — — 250 (36,300) — — —
90°C (194°F) 325 (47,100) — 160 (23,200) — — — 170 (24,600) — — —
121°C (250°F) 260 (37,700) — 145 (21,000) — — — 160 (23,200) — — —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) 9 20 — — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) >100 >100 >100 — >100 — >100 >100 >100 —
80°C (176°F) — — — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — — — — — — —
Elongation, Yield, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) 7 — — — — — 4 4 — —
23°C (73°F) 4 15 7 — 7 — 7 12 5 —
80°C (176°F) 29 — — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) 34 30 — — — — 20 — — —
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) 80 (1.5) 64 (1.2) — — — — 219 (4.1) 193 (3.6) NB —
23°C (73°F) 148 (2.8) NB 321 (6.0) — 160 (3.0) — NB NB NB —

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) —
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648
THERMAL

°C(°F) 60 (140) — 48 (118) — 60 (140) — 53 (127) — 50 (122) —

Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) ° D-648
C(°F) 168 (334) — — — — — — — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) 0.99 X10-4 — — — — — 1.06 X10-4 — — —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 >1E13 — — — — — — >1E13 — —

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — — — — — — — — —

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CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
UNFILLED Injection Molding,
Nylon 6,6 Extrusion/Blow Molding, Nylon 6
Impact Modified/
Homopolymer Copolymer
ASTM
Test Method 5202CQ HS BLEND 8219 8224 HSL 8270 HS 8254 HS

Good Flexibility, Excellent Melt

Nylon 6,6, Good Flexibility, Excellent Flexibility,
Material Toughness and, Strength, Blow
Fast Cycling Extrusion Extrusion Processing
Description Abrasion Resistance, Molding and
Extrusion Profile Extrusion

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.14 — 1.13 — 1.13 — 1.13 — 1.07 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) — — — — — — 0.013 — — —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale 119 — — — 119 — 99 — 40 —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour — — — — 1.6 — 1.6 — 1.2 —
50% RH 2.5 — — — 2.7 — 2.6 — 2 —
Saturation 8.5 — — — 9.5 — 9.2 — 7.1 —

Tensile Strength, Yield, MPa (psi) D-638

-40°C (-40°F) — — — — — — 138 (20,000) 119 (17,300) 83 (12,000) 104 (15,100)
23°C (73°F) 95 (13,800) 60 (8,700) 50 (7,250) — 70 (10,200) 40 (5,800) 84 (12,200) 46 (6,670) 34 (4,930) 28 (4,060)
80°C (176°F) — 40 (5,800) — — — — — — 15 (2,170) —
121°C (250°F) — 30 (4,350) — — — — 24 (3,479) — 12 (1,739) —
Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638
40°C (-40°F) — 125 (18,100) — — — — — — 85 (12,300) 80 (11,600)
23°C (73°F) — 45 (6,520) — — — — — — 45 (6,520) —
80°C (176°F) — — — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — — — — — — —
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — 179 (26,000) 170 (24,600) 179 (26,000) 176 (25,500) 130 (18,800) 132 (19,100)
23°C (73°F) 136 (19,700) — 50 (7,250) — 100 (14,499) 38 (5,510) 114 (16,500) 37 (5,370) 29 (4,210) 24 (3,479)
65°C (149°F) — — — — — — 30 (4,350) — — —
90°C (194°F) — — — — — — 20 (2,900) — — —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) — — — — 8 (1,160) — 17 (2,460) — 6 (870) —

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — — — 3,160 (458,000) 3,900 (566,000) 2,850 (413,000) 3,280 (476,000)
23°C (73°F) 3,360 (487,000) — 1,240 (180,000) — 2,450 (355,000) 760 (110,000) 2,900 (421,000) 760 (110,000) 580 (84,100) 485 (70,300)
65°C (149°F) — — — — — — 435 (63,100) — — —
90°C (194°F) — — — — — — 310 (45,000) — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — 305 (44,200) — 260 (37,700) — 170 (24,600) —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) — 5 — — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 7 70 >100 >100 >100 >100 — >100 >100
80°C (176°F) — — — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — — — — — — —
Elongation, Yield, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — — — — — 4 —
23°C (73°F) 4 20 — — 10 — 4 — 7 30
80°C (176°F) — 30 — — — — — — 50 —
121°C (250°F) — 20 — — — — — — 20 —
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — 37 (0.7) — 53 (1.0) 48 (0.9) 80 (1.5) 80 (1.5)
23°C (73°F) 32 (0.6) — 91 (1.7) — 45 (0.8) 80 (1.5) 53 (1.0) NB 640 (12.0) 321 (6.0)

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 260 (500) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) —
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648
THERMAL

°C(°F) 81 (177) — 60 (140) — 55 (131) — 63 (145) — 47 (116) —

Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) D-648
°C(°F) — — — — — 167 (332) — 169 (336) — 124 (255)
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) — — — — 0.86 X10-4 — 1.35 X10-4 — 1.17 X10-4 —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 >1E15 — — — >1E13 — — — >1E13 —

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 27 — — — — — — — — —

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 CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
UNFILLED Extrusion/Blow Molding, Nylon 6 Rotational Molding, Nylon 6
Impact Modified/Copolymer Unfilled
ASTM
Test Method 8350 HS HPN 9350 HS 8280 HS 8281 HS

Excellent Impact, Impact Modified, Good Strength, Good Strength

Material
Extrusion High Productivity, Stiffness, Stiffness,
Description
Extrusion Rotational Molding Rotational Molding

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%

Specific Gravity D-792 1.07 * 1.06 * 1.13 * 1.13 *
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.014 — 0.013 — 0.02 — — —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale 78 — 80 — 116 — — —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour 1.1 — — — 1.3 — — —
50% RH 1.9 * 1.9 * 2.7 * 2.7 *
Saturation 6.7 * 6.8 * 9.5 * 9.5 *

Tensile Strength, Yield, MPa (psi) D-638

-40°C (-40°F) 85 (12,300) 95 (13,800) — — 114 (16,500) 100 (14,499) — —
23°C (73°F) 53 (7,680) 32 (4,640) 50 (7,250) — 72 (10,400) 33 (4,790) 48 (6,959) —
80°C (176°F) 20 (2,900) — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) 14 (2,030) — — — 20 (2,900) — — —
Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638 — — — — — — — —
40°C (-40°F) — — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) — — — — — — — —
80°C (176°F) — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — — — — —
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 120 (17,400) 120 (17,400) 105 (15,200) 120 (17,400) 154 (22,300) 145 (21,000) 175 (25,400) —
23°C (73°F) 65 (9,430) 30 (4,350) 69 (10,000) 25 (3,630) 100 (14,499) 32 (4,640) 45 (6,520) —
65°C (149°F) 20 (2,900) — 15 (2,170) 15 (2,170) 30 (4,350) — 20 (2,900) —
90°C (194°F) 10 (1,450) — 10 (1,450) 10 (1,450) 20 (2,900) — 15 (2,170) —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) 10 (1,450) — 9.5 (1,380) 10 (1,450) 15 (2,170) — 15 (2,170) —

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 2,300 (333,000) 2,760 (400,000) 2,280 (331,000) — 2,760 (400,000) 2,260 (328,000) 3,700 (537,000) —
23°C (73°F) 1,800 (261,000) 620 (89,900) 1,730 (251,000) 520 (75,400) 2,690 (390,000) 685 (99,300) 1,040 (151,000) —
65°C (149°F) 270 (39,200) — 375 (54,400) 315 (45,700) 530 (76,800) — 320 (46,400) —
90°C (194°F) 210 (30,400) — 220 (31,900) 240 (34,800) 360 (52,200) — 240 (34,800) —
121°C (250°F) 165 (23,900) — 190 (27,600) 210 (30,400) 300 (43,500) — 225 (32,600) —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) >100 >100 >100 — >100 >100 60 —
80°C (176°F) — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — — — — —
Elongation, Yield, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) 8 — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 5 9 5 — — — — —
80°C (176°F) 37 — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) 27 — — — — — — —
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) 190 (3.6) 155 (2.9) — — 43 (0.8) — — —
23°C (73°F) NB NB 590 (11.0) — 53 (1.0) — 80 (1.5) —

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) —
THERMAL

Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648

°C(°F) 56 (132) — 55 (131) — 60 (140) — 57 (134) —
Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) D-648
°C(°F) 145 (293) — — — — — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) 1.06 X10-4 — — — 0.74 X10-4 — — —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 >1E13 — — — — — — —

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — — — — — — —

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CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
REINFORCED Injection Molding, Nylon 6
Glass Reinforced
ASTM
Test Method 8230G HS 8231G SEG3 H1 8232G 8232G HS FR

15% Glass, 25% Glass,

Material
6% Glass 14% Glass Excellent Surface 25% Glass Flame Retardant,
Description
Appearance V-0 @0.8mm

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.16 — 1.23 — 1.23 — 1.32 — 1.62 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.008 — 0.005 — 0.005 — 0.004 — 0.003 —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale 121 — 121 — 120 — 121 — — —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour 1.5 — 1.4 — — — 1.2 — 0.9 —
50% RH 2.5 — 2.3 — — — 2 — 1.1 —
Saturation 8.9 — 8.1 — — — 7.1 — 4 —

Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638

40°C (-40°F) — — 160 (23,200) 170 (24,600) — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 97 (14,099) — 140 (20,300) 79 (11,500) 120 (17,400) — 172 (24,900) 106 (15,400) 157 (22,800) —
80°C (176°F) — — 60 (8,700) 20 (2,900) — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — 50 (7,250) 40 (5,800) — — — — — —
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 172 (24,900) 186 (27,000) 214 (31,000) 219 (31,800) — — 303 (43,900) 292 (42,300) — —
23°C (73°F) 124 (18,000) 55 (7,970) 172 (24,900) 101 (14,599) 190 (27,600) — 228 (33,100) 142 (20,600) 232 (33,600) —
65°C (149°F) 70 (10,200) — 110 (15,900) — — — — — — —
90°C (194°F) 55 (7,970) — 90 (13,100) — — — — — — —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) 44 (6,380) — 76 (11,000) — — — 97 (14,099) — — —

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 4,170 (605,000) 4,810 (697,000) 5,860 (850,000) 6,430 (932,000) — — 7,860 (1,140,000) 8,350 (1,210,000) — —
23°C (73°F) 3,860 (560,000) 1,520 (220,000) 5,310 (770,000) 2,400 (348,000) 5,100 (740,000) — 7,110 (1,030,000) 3,860 (560,000) 8,970 (1,300,000) —
65°C (149°F) 1,290 (187,000) — 2,400 (348,000) — — — — — — —
90°C (194°F) 970 (141,000) — — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) 900 (131,000) — 1,930 (280,000) — — — 2,620 (380,000) — — —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) — — 3 4 — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 5 — 4 9 — — 3 8 3 —
80°C (176°F) — — 8 15 — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — 7 6 — — — — — —
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 37 (0.7) — 59 (1.1) — 45 (0.8) — 80 (1.5) — 107 (2.0) —

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — — — 220 (428) — 220 (428) —
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648
THERMAL

°C(°F) 192 (377) — 200 (392) — 214 (417) — 204 (399) — 195 (383) —
Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) D-648
°C(°F) — — — — 186 (366) — — — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) 0.59 X10-4 — 0.5 X10-4 — — — — — — —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 — — >1E13 — — — — — >1E13 —

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — 40 — — — — — — —

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 CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
REINFORCED Injection Molding, Nylon 6
Glass Reinforced
ASTM
Test Method SEG6 HI BK-122 8233G HPN 9233G SEG7 8234G

30% Glass, 33% Glass, 35% Glass,

Material
Excellent Surface 33% Glass High Productivity Excellent Surface 44% Glass
Description
Appearance Appearance

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.35 — 1.39 — 1.39 — 1.41 — 1.49 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.003 — 0.003 — 0.003 — 0.003 — 0.002 —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale 120 — 121 — 120 — 120 — 121 —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour 1.4 — 1.1 — 1.1 — 1 — 0.9 —
50% RH 2.3 — 1.8 — 1.8 — 1.7 — 1.5 —
Saturation 8.2 — 6.4 — 6.4 — 6.3 — 5.2 —

Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638

40°C (-40°F) — — 283 (41,000) 255 (37,000) 240 (34,800) 230 (33,300) — — — —
23°C (73°F) 150 (21,700) — 195 (28,299) 125 (18,100) 185 (26,800) 120 (17,400) 185 (26,800) — 230 (33,300) 145 (21,000)
80°C (176°F) — — 110 (15,900) 80 (11,600) 95 (13,800) 75 (10,900) — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — 83 (12,000) 60 (8,700) 75 (10,900) 60 (8,700) — — — —
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) — — 380 (55,100) 361 (52,300) 380 (55,100) 345 (50,000) — — 450 (65,200) 410 (59,500)
23°C (73°F) 235 (34,100) — 297 (43,100) 179 (26,000) 295 (42,800) 190 (27,600) 290 (42,100) — 352 (51,000) 212 (30,700)
65°C (149°F) — — 160 (23,200) — 190 (27,600) 130 (18,800) — — 220 (31,900) —
90°C (194°F) — — 140 (20,300) — 140 (20,300) 115 (16,700) — — 160 (23,200) —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) — — 112 (16,200) — 125 (18,100) 110 (15,900) — — 138 (20,000) —
Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) — — 9,830 (1,429,999) 10,200 (1,480,000) 9,940 (1,440,000) 11,200 (1,620,000) — — 12,300 (1,780,000) 14,700 (2,130,000)
23°C (73°F) 8,140 (1,180,000) — 9,040 (1,310,000) 5,130 (744,000) 9,450 (1,370,000) 6,120 (887,000) 9,670 (1,400,000) — 11,700 (1,700,000) 6,560 (951,000)
65°C (149°F) — — 4,020 (583,000) — 4,900 (711,000) 4,190 (608,000) — — 7,000 (1,019,999) —
90°C (194°F) — — 3,750 (544,000) — 3,860 (560,000) 4,100 (595,000) — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — 3,320 (481,000) — 3,580 (519,000) — — — 4,830 (700,000) —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) — — 3.6 3.5 3 3 — — — —
23°C (73°F) 4 — 3.5 6 3 5 3.5 — 2 6
80°C (176°F) — — 7 6 6 5 — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — 7 6 6 5 — — — —
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) — — 107 (2.0) 107 (2.0) — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 80 (1.5) — 148 (2.8) 235 (4.4) 128 (2.4) — 150 (2.8) — 134 (2.5) —

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) —
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648
THERMAL

°C(°F) 214 (417) — 210 (410) — 207 (404) — — — 212 (413) —

Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) D-648
°C(°F) 194 (381) — 218 (424) — — — — — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) — — 0.38 X10-4 — 0.38 X10-4 — — — 0.31 X10-4 —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 — — >1E13 — >1E13 — — — — >1E13

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — 44 — — — — — — —

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CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
REINFORCED Injection Molding, Nylon 6
Glass Reinforced Glass Reinforced, Impact Modified
ASTM
Test Method HMG10 HS BK-102 HMG13 8331 GHI TG3S HPN 9315G

14% Glass, 15% Glass, 15% Glass,

Material
50% Glass 63% Glass Impact Modified Impact Modified Impact Modified,
Description
Temperature Toughness High Productivity

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.56 — 1.74 — 1.19 — 1.20 1.2 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.002 — 0.002 — 0.005 — 0.004 0.005 —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale — — — — 120 — — — —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour — — — — 1.2 — — 1.1 —
50% RH — — — — 1.8 — — 2 —
Saturation — — — — 7 — — 7.1 —

Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638

40°C (-40°F) 233 (33,800) — — — — — — 140 (20,300) 139 (20,200)
23°C (73°F) 220 (31,900) — 245 (35,500) — 100 (14,499) 60 (8,700) 93 (13,500) 110 (15,900) 70 (10,200)
80°C (176°F) 140 (20,300) — — — — — — 55 (7,970) 45 (6,520)
121°C (250°F) 111 (16,100) — — — — — — 50 (7,250) 40 (5,800)
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — 220 (31,900) 210 (30,400) — 200 (28,999) 220 (31,900)
23°C (73°F) 326 (47,300) — 370 (53,700) — 159 (23,100) 81 (11,700) 150 (21,700) 175 (25,400) 100 (14,499)
65°C (149°F) — — — — 90 (13,100) 75 (10,900) — 95 (13,800) 85 (12,300)
90°C (194°F) — — — — 70 (10,200) 70 (10,200) — 80 (11,600) 75 (10,900)
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) — — — — 60 (8,700) 60 (8,700) — 70 (10,200) 70 (10,200)

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — 4,600 (667,000) 5,110 (741,000) — 5,450 (790,000) 6,040 (876,000)
23°C (73°F) 13,800 (2,000,000) — 18,500 (2,680,000) — 4,300 (624,000) 2,280 (331,000) 4,480 (650,000) 4,830 (700,000) 2,620 (380,000)
65°C (149°F) — — — — 2,230 (323,000) 1,690 (245,000) — 2,480 (360,000) 2,000 (290,000)
90°C (194°F) — — — — 1,640 (238,000) 1,580 (229,000) — 1,900 (276,000) 1,830 (265,000)
121°C (250°F) — — — — 1,620 (235,000) 1,500 (217,000) — 1,830 (265,000) 1,800 (261,000)
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) 2 — — — — — — 4 3.7
23°C (73°F) 2.5 — 2 — 5 15 — 3.5 8.5
80°C (176°F) 5 — — — — — — 13 12.8
121°C (250°F) 5 — — — — — — 13 13.1
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 123 (2.3) — 135 (2.5) — 171 (3.2) — 155 (2.9) 145 (2.7) —

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) 220 (428) —
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648
THERMAL

°C(°F) 210 (410) — 213 (415) — 191 (375) — 190 (374) — —

Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) D-648
°C(°F) — — — — — — — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) — — — — — — — — —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 — — — — >1E13 — — — —

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — — — — — — — —

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 CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
REINFORCED Injection Molding, Nylon 6
Glass Reinforced, Impact Modified
ASTM
Test Method 8332G 8333GHI HPN 9333G TG7S 8334G

25% Glass, 33% Glass, 33% Glass, 35% Glass, 40% Glass,
Material
Impact Modified Impact Modified Impact Modified Excellent Low Impact Modified
Description
High Productivity Temperature Toughness

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.29 — 1.34 — 1.34 — 1.37 — 1.42 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.004 — 0.003 — 0.003 — 0.003 — 0.002 —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale — — — — 120 — — — 121 —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour 1.1 — 0.9 — 0.9 — — — 0.8 —
50% RH 1.1 — 1.5 — 1.5 — — — 1.4 —
Saturation 1.1 — 5.5 — 5.4 — — — 4.8 —

Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638

40°C (-40°F) — — — — — 180 (26,100) 251 (36,400) — — 260 (37,700)
23°C (73°F) 140 (20,300) 80 (11,600) 152 (22,000) 90 (13,100) 152 (22,000) 100 (14,499) 170 (24,600) — 190 (27,600) 140 (20,300)
80°C (176°F) — — — — — 65 (9,430) 97 (14,099) — — 95 (13,800)
121°C (250°F) — — — — — 55 (7,970) 77 (11,200) — — 80 (11,600)
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) — — 310 (45,000) 297 (43,100) 310 (45,000) — — — 390 (56,599) 365 (52,900)
23°C (73°F) 207 (30,000) 117 (17,000) 241 (34,900) 124 (18,000) 234 (33,900) 150 (21,700) 260 (37,700) — 260 (37,700) 195 (28,299)
65°C (149°F) — — 130 (18,800) 110 (15,900) 145 (21,000) 120 (17,400) — — 190 (27,600) 190 (27,600)
90°C (194°F) — — 105 (15,200) 100 (14,499) 115 (16,700) 100 (14,499) — — 140 (20,300) —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) — — 89 (12,900) 90 (13,100) 95 (13,800) 90 (13,100) — — 117 (17,000) —

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) — — 8,820 (1,280,000) 9,500 (1,380,000) 8,800 (1,280,000) 9,240 (1,340,000) — — 11,800 (1,710,000) 11,700 (1,700,000)
23°C (73°F) 6,900 (1,000,000) 3,380 (490,000) 8,000 (1,160,000) 4,830 (700,000) 8,000 (1,160,000) 5,240 (760,000) 8,970 (1,300,000) — 10,300 (1,490,000) 6,200 (899,000)
65°C (149°F) — — 4,040 (586,000) 3,290 (477,000) 4,420 (641,000) 3,660 (531,000) — — 6,210 (900,000) 5,370 (779,000)
90°C (194°F) — — 3,280 (476,000) 3,250 (471,000) 3,520 (510,000) 3,360 (487,000) — — 4,500 (652,000) —
121°C (250°F) — — 3,040 (441,000) 2,970 (431,000) 3,110 (451,000) 3,110 (451,000) — — 4,280 (621,000) —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — — 2.5 3.9 — — 3
23°C (73°F) 4 — 3.5 6 3.5 6 3.3 — 2.5 4.5
80°C (176°F) — — — — — 5.5 6.7 — — 4.5
121°C (250°F) — — — — — 5.5 7 — — 4.5
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) 134 (2.5) — — — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 187 (3.5) — 239 (4.5) — 214 (4.0) — 225 (4.2) — 155 (2.9) —

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) —
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648
THERMAL

°C(°F) 210 (410) — 210 (410) — 210 (410) — 212 (413) — 210 (410) —
Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) D-648
°C(°F) — — — — — — — — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) — — — — — — — — — —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 — — >1E13 — >1E13 — — — >1E13 —

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — 43 — — — — — — —

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CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
REINFORCED Injection Molding, Nylon 6
Mineral/Glass Mineral Reinforced
ASTM
Test Method 8260 8266G HS 8267G HS SEGM35 H1 BK-126 8360 HS

40% Glass/Mineral,
Material
40% Mineral 40% Glass/Mineral 40% Glass/Mineral Excellent Surface 34% Mineral
Description
Appearance

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.49 — 1.48 — 1.48 — 1.48 — 1.43 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.009 — 0.004 — 0.004 — 0.004 — 0.01 —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale 119 — 119 — 121 — 121 — 119 —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour 1.1 — 1.3 — 0.9 — 0.9 — 1 —
50% RH 1.6 — 1.6 — 1.6 — 1.6 — 1.8 —
Saturation 5.7 — 5.7 — 5.7 — 5.7 — 6.3 —

Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638

40°C (-40°F) — — 159 (23,100) 160 (23,200) — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 90 (13,100) 60 (8,700) 125 (18,100) 70 (10,200) 132 (19,100) 76 (11,000) 119 (17,300) — 90 (13,100) 48 (6,959)
80°C (176°F) — — — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — — — — — — —
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 207 (30,000) — 244 (35,400) 230 (33,300) 276 (40,000) 265 (38,400) — — 207 (30,000) —
23°C (73°F) 138 (20,000) 76 (11,000) 186 (27,000) 120 (17,400) 207 (30,000) 125 (18,100) 200 (28,999) — 131 (19,000) 67 (9,710)
65°C (149°F) 55 (7,970) — 110 (15,900) — 120 (17,400) 100 (14,499) — — — —
90°C (194°F) 35 (5,070) — 90 (13,100) — 90 (13,100) 90 (13,100) — — — —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) 34 (4,930) — 74 (10,700) — 80 (11,600) 85 (12,300) — — 30 (4,350) —

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 5,860 (850,000) — 9,620 (1,390,000) 9,930 (1,440,000) 8,500 (1,230,000) 8,970 (1,300,000) — — 5,170 (750,000) —
23°C (73°F) 5,760 (835,000) 2,730 (396,000) 8,620 (1,250,000) 4,730 (686,000) 7,930 (1,150,000) 4,280 (621,000) 7,600 (1,100,000) — 5,000 (725,000) 2,140 (310,000)
65°C (149°F) 1,540 (223,000) — 3,640 (528,000) — 3,480 (505,000) 3,150 (457,000) — — — —
90°C (194°F) 810 (117,000) — 2,950 (428,000) — 2,720 (394,000) 2,650 (384,000) — — — —
121°C (250°F) 815 (118,000) — 2,490 (361,000) — 2,600 (377,000) 2,530 (367,000) — — 630 (91,300) —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) — — 50 — — — — — — —
23°C (73°F) 10 30 3 6 3.5 6 15
80°C (176°F) — — — — — — — — — —
121°C (250°F) — — — — — — — — — —
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) — — 37 (0.7) 32 (0.6) 43 (0.8) 37 (0.7) — — — —
23°C (73°F) 53 (1.0) — 43 (0.8) 64 (1.2) 55 (1.0) 102 (1.9) 53 (1.0) — 48 (0.9) —

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 220 (428) —
Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648
THERMAL

°C(°F) 125 (257) — 206 (402) — 202 (395) 185 (365) 190 (374) — 117 (242) —
Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa)) D-648
°C(°F — — — — — — — — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) 0.5 X10-4 — 0.31 X10-4 — 0.31 X10-4 — — — 0.54 X10-4 —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 >1E13 — >1E13 — >1E13 — — — — —

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — — — — — — — — —

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 CAPRON® NYLON TYPICAL PROPERTIES
REINFORCED Injection Molding, Nylon 6 Injection Molding,
Nylon 6,6 Blow Molding, Nylon 6

Mineral Filled Impact Modified Glass Reinforced

ASTM
Test Method 8362 HS HPN 9362 5233G HS 8272G HS

34% Mineral 40% Mineral, Nylon 6,6, 12% Glass,

Material
Impact Modified Impact Modified, 33% Glass Excellent Melt Strength,
Description
High Productivity Extrusion Blow Molding

DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50% DAM 50%

Specific Gravity D-792 1.43 — 1.41 — 1.39 — 1.22 —
Mold Shrinkage (1/8" bar, in/in) 0.01 — 0.01 — 0.003 — — —
PHYSICAL

Rockwell Hardness, R Scale 119 — 119 — 119 — 121 —

Moisture, % D-570
24 Hour — — — — 0.8 — 1.4 —
50% RH 1.6 — 1.4 — 1.6 — 2.3 —
Saturation 5.8 — 4.9 — 5.6 — 8.3 —

Tensile Strength, Break, MPa (psi) D-638

40°C (-40°F) — — — 95 (13,800) — — 115 (16,700) 110 (15,900)
23°C (73°F) 72 (10,400) — 62 (8,990) 45 (6,520) 210 (30,400) 120 (17,400) 110 (15,900) 60 (8,700)
80°C (176°F) — — — 25 (3,630) — — — 40 (5,800)
121°C (250°F) — — — 20 (2,900) — — 40 (6,520) 25 (3,630)
Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 207 (30,000) — 180 (26,100) 155 (22,500) 367 (53,200) — 200 (29,000) 265 (38,400)
23°C (73°F) 121 (17,500) — 109 (15,800) 50 (7,250) 319 (46,300) — 165 (23,900) 80 (11,600)
65°C (149°F) — — 45 (6,520) 35 (5,070) — — — —
90°C (194°F) — — 30 (4,350) 30 (4,350) — — — —
MECHANICAL

121°C (250°F) 26 (3,770) — 30 (4,350) 25 (3,630) 164 (23,800) — 50 (7,250) —

Flexural Modulus, MPa (psi) D-790
-40°C (-40°F) 4,830 (700,000) — 5,230 (758,000) — 10,700 (1,550,000) — 5,200 (754,000) 5,580 (809,000)
23°C (73°F) 4,490 (651,000) — 4,000 (580,000) 1,560 (226,000) 9,590 (1,390,000) — 4,650 (674,000) 1,970 (285,000)
65°C (149°F) — — 1,250 (181,000) 970 (141,000) — — — —
90°C (194°F) — — 770 (112,000) 850 (123,000) — — — —
121°C (250°F) 210 (30,400) — 750 (109,000) 740 (107,000) 405 (58,700) — 995 (144,000) —
Break Elongation, %, D-638
-40°C (-40°F) — — — 9 — — 2 2
23°C (73°F) 20 — 15 30 3 6 3 20
80°C (176°F) — — — 40 — — — 30
121°C (250°F) — — — 25 — — 15 20
Notched Izod Impact, J/M (ft-lbs/in) D-256
-40°C (-40°F) — — — — — — 40 (0.7) 40 (0.7)
23°C (73°F) 86 (1.6) — 86 (1.6) — 138 (2.6) — 45 (0.8) 155 (2.9)

Melting Point, °C(°F) D-3418 220 (428) — 220 (428) — 260 (500) — 220 (428) —
THERMAL

Heat Deflection @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) D-648

°C(°F) 91 (195) — 80 (176) — 250 (482) — 197 (386) —
Heat Deflection @ 66 psi (.45 MPa) D-648
°C(°F) — — — — 260 (500) — — —
Coef. of Linear Thermal Expansion D-696
mm/mm °C (in/in °F) — — 0.23 X10-4 — 0.39 X10-4 — 0.97 X10-4 —
ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 1.5 mm D-257 — — >1E13 — >1E13 — >1E15 >E15

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm D-149 — — — — — — — —

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