Degussa AG Vestamid® L2140 Black Nylon 12 for Fiber Optic Jacketing
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 12; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Material Notes: Description: L2140 black is a PA 12 grade of high melt viscosity and excellent weatherability. Cables with a covering layer of L2140 are protected against damage from ants and termites. Information provided by degussa.
Physical Properties | Original Value | Comments |
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Density | 1.02 g/cc | ISO 1183 |
Water Absorption at Saturation | 1.5 % | ISO 62 |
Melt Flow | 36.72 g/10 min | 250°C/2.16 kg; ISO 1133 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Hardness, Shore D | 73 | ISO 868 |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 45 MPa | ISO 527-2/1A |
Elongation at Break | Min 50 % | ISO 527-2/1A |
Elongation at Yield | 5 % | ISO 527-2/1A |
Tensile Modulus | 1.4 GPa | ISO 527-1/2 |
Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | 23°C; ISO 179/1eU |
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.9 J/cm² | -30°C; ISO 179/1eA |
Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | NB | -30°C; ISO 179/1eU |
Charpy Impact, Notched | 1.6 J/cm² | 23°C; ISO 179/1eA |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 20°C | 140 µm/m-°C | 23-80°C; ISO 11359 |
Melting Point | 175 - 178 °C | DSC |
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