Polyamide (PA 12)
Polyamide 12 (PA 12) has the lowest water absorption in the polyamide family.
It is therefore ideal for applications which require the good mechanical properties of PA and good dimensional stability at the same time.
| Short designation | PA 12 |
| Description | Polyamide (polymerizate) |
| Mechanical properties | |
| Test specimen condition | Dry/damp |
| Tensile strength [MPa] | No info |
| Elastic modulus (tensile) [MPa] | 1500/1100 |
| Ball indentation hardness [MPa] | 95/80 |
| Physical properties | |
| Density [g/cm³] | 1.01 |
| Melting point [°C] | 180 |
| Application temperatures | |
| Max. temp., short-term [°C] | 150 |
| Max. temp., continuous [°C] | 95 |
| Min. application temp. [°C] | -70 |
| Other properties | |
| Flammability according to UL 94 | HB |
| Water absorption (normal climate) [%] | 0.8 |
| Chemical resistance | |
| Mineral greases and oils | + |
| Petrol | + |
| Weak/strong acids | +/- |
| Weak/strong alkalis | +/+ |
| Perchloroethylene | + |
| Trichloroethylene | o |
| Acetone | + |
| Alcohols | + |
| Hydrolysis resistance (hot water) | o |
| Weather/UV radiation | o |
+ resistant / o conditionally resistant / - not resistant
This information is for reference only; we do not assume any liability for its accuracy. The properties of thermoplastics are highly dependent on their specific composition and their additives.