Arkema Rilsan® MA 4420 Nylon 12, Flexible Tubing Grade (Dry)
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 12; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Close Analogs: Arkema, formed in 2004, was formerly Atofina Chemicals and before that Elf Atochem.
Key Words: PA11; Polyamide 11
Material Notes: Designation ISO 1874-PA12-HI,EHL,22-003 Flexible grade for tubes extrusion. Available color: black. Light and heat stabilized. Flexibility. High burst pressure and impact strength. Fit for use in a wide range of temperature. Very good chemical resistance. Example applications: Tubes for air brake system in trucks approved by ISO 7628, DIN 73378 (PA12-PHLY), NFR 12632, SAEJ 844. ISO data provided by the manufacturer, Arkema.
Physical Properties | Original Value | Comments |
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Water Absorption | 1.2 % | |
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.55 % | Humidity Absorption |
Melt Flow | 4.8 g/10 min | 235°C/2.16 kg load |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength, Yield | 33 MPa | 50 mm/min |
Elongation at Break | Min 50 % | Nominal Strain; 50 mm/min |
Elongation at Yield | 19 % | 50 mm/min |
Tensile Modulus | 0.72 GPa | 1 mm/min |
Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | |
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.43 J/cm² | at -30°C |
Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | NB | |
Charpy Impact, Notched | 1.6 J/cm² | |
Thermal Properties |
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Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 42 °C | |
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