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Arkema Rilsan® AESN P40 TL 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: PA12; Polyamide 12
Material Notes:
Designation ISO 1874-PA12-P,EHL,22-004
Flexible grade for tubes extrusion. Available colors: black and natural. Light and heat stabilized.
High impact strength. High burst pressure. Very good chemical resistance. Easy to be processed.
Example applications: Pneumatic control tubes, Fuel line.
ISO data provided by the manufacturer, Arkema.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Density | 1.04 g/cc | 0.0376 lb/in³ | ||
| Water Absorption | 1.2 % | 1.2 % | ||
| Melt Flow | 5.6 g/10 min | 5.6 g/10 min | 235°C/2.16 kg load | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Yield | 26 MPa | 3770 psi | 50 mm/min | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 50 % | Min 50 % | Nominal Strain; 50 mm/min | |
| Elongation at Yield | 24 % | 24 % | 50 mm/min | |
| Tensile Modulus | 0.465 GPa | 67.4 ksi | 1 mm/min | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| Melting Point | 168 °C | 334 °F | 10°C/min | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 3.2 mm | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.6 mm | |
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