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DuPont Zytel® 158L NC010 Nylon 612
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 612; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Material Notes:
Zytel® 158L NC010 is an intermediate viscosity, lubricated polyamide 612 resin that is suitable for molding and extrusion applications.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Density | 1.06 g/cc | 0.0383 lb/in³ | DAM; ISO 1183 | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.06 g/cc | 0.0383 lb/in³ | DAM; ASTM D 792 | |
| Water Absorption | 0.25 % | 0.25 % | Immersion 24h; 23°C; DAM; ASTM D 570 | |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 1.3 % | 1.3 % | 50%RH; 23°C; DAM; ISO 62, Similar to | |
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 3 % | 3 % | DAM; ASTM D 570 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.011 cm/cm | 0.011 in/in | Flow 3.2mm (0.125in) | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.013 cm/cm | 0.013 in/in | Parallel 2.0mm; ISO 294-4 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.014 cm/cm | 0.014 in/in | 2.0mm; ISO 294-4 | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Hardness, Rockwell R | 108 | 108 | 50%RH; ASTM D 785 | |
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 114 | 114 | DAM; ASTM D 785 | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 30 MPa | 4350 psi | 121°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 37 MPa | 5370 psi | 77°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 41 MPa | 5950 psi | 77°C; DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 52 MPa | 7540 psi | 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 61 MPa | 8850 psi | DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 93 MPa | 13500 psi | -40°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 93 MPa | 13500 psi | -40°C; DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 17 MPa | 2470 psi | 121°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 30 MPa | 4350 psi | 77°C; DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 35 MPa | 5080 psi | 77°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 51 MPa | 7400 psi | 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 52 MPa | 7540 psi | 50%RH; ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 61 MPa | 8850 psi | DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 62 MPa | 8990 psi | DAM; ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 93 MPa | 13500 psi | -40°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 94 MPa | 13600 psi | -40°C; DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 300 % | Min 300 % | 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 300 % | Min 300 % | 77°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 300 % | Min 300 % | 77°C; DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 100 % | Min 100 % | 50%RH; Nominal; ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 50 % | Min 50 % | 50%RH; Nominal; ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Break | 15 % | 15 % | -40°C; DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 150 % | 150 % | DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 250 % | 250 % | 121°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 30 % | 30 % | -40°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 35 % | 35 % | DAM; Nominal; ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 14 % | 14 % | ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 19 % | 19 % | ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 30 % | 30 % | ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 4.5 % | 4.5 % | ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 40 % | 40 % | ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 7 % | 7 % | ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 8 % | 8 % | ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 1.5 GPa | 218 ksi | 50%RH; ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.4 GPa | 348 ksi | DAM; ISO 527 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.3 GPa | 43.5 ksi | 121°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.33 GPa | 47.9 ksi | 121°C; DAM; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.38 GPa | 55.1 ksi | 77°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.415 GPa | 60.2 ksi | 77°C; DAM; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 1.24 GPa | 180 ksi | 50%RH; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 1.45 GPa | 210 ksi | 50%RH; ISO 178 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.03 GPa | 294 ksi | DAM; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.05 GPa | 297 ksi | DAM; ISO 178 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.34 GPa | 339 ksi | -40°C; DAM; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.76 GPa | 400 ksi | -40°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 790 | |
| Shear Strength | 56 MPa | 8120 psi | 50%RH; ASTM D 732 | |
| Shear Strength | 59 MPa | 8560 psi | DAM; ASTM D 732 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 4 kJ/m² | 1.9 ft-lb/in² | DAM; ISO 180/1A | |
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 6 kJ/m² | 2.86 ft-lb/in² | 50%RH; ISO 180/1A | |
| Izod Impact, Notched, Low Temp (ISO) | 4 kJ/m² | 1.9 ft-lb/in² | -30°C; 50%RH; ISO 180/1A | |
| Izod Impact, Notched, Low Temp (ISO) | 5 kJ/m² | 2.38 ft-lb/in² | -30°C; DAM; ISO 180/1A | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | DAM; ISO 179/1eU | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | 50%RH; ISO 179/1eU | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.4 J/cm² | 1.9 ft-lb/in² | -30°C; 50%RH; ISO 179/1eA | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.5 J/cm² | 2.38 ft-lb/in² | -30°C; DAM; ISO 179/1eA | |
| Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | NB | NB | -30°C; DAM; ISO 179/1eU | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.4 J/cm² | 1.9 ft-lb/in² | DAM; ISO 179/1eA | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.6 J/cm² | 2.86 ft-lb/in² | 50%RH; ISO 179/1eA | |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 154 kJ/m² | 73.3 ft-lb/in² | 23°C; Short specimen; DAM; ASTM D 1822 | |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 219 kJ/m² | 104 ft-lb/in² | 23°C; Short specimen; 50%RH; ASTM D 1822 | |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 611 kJ/m² | 291 ft-lb/in² | 23°C; Long specimen; DAM; ASTM D 1822 | |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 945 kJ/m² | 450 ft-lb/in² | 23°C; Long specimen; 50%RH; ASTM D 1822 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.32 J/cm | 0.599 ft-lb/in | -40°C; 50%RH; ASTM D 256 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.48 J/cm | 0.899 ft-lb/in | -40°C; DAM; ASTM D 256 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.53 J/cm | 0.993 ft-lb/in | DAM; ASTM D 256 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.75 J/cm | 1.41 ft-lb/in | 50%RH; ASTM D 256 | |
Electrical Properties | ||||
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| Volume Resistivity | 1e+013 ohm-cm | 1e+013 ohm-cm | 50%RH; ASTM D 257 | |
| Volume Resistivity | 1e+015 ohm-cm | 1e+015 ohm-cm | DAM; ASTM D 257 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1E6 Hz; 23°C; DAM; IEC 60250 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.5 | 3.5 | DAM; 1E6 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1E2 Hz; 23°C; DAM; IEC 60250 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 4 | 4 | DAM; 1E3 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 4 | 4 | DAM; 1E2 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 4 | 4 | 50%RH; 1E6 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 5.3 | 5.3 | 50%RH; 1E3 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 6 | 6 | 50%RH; 1E2 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.014 | 0.014 | DAM; 1E2 Hz; IEC 60250 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.016 | 0.016 | DAM; 1E6 Hz; IEC 60250 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.02 | 0.02 | DAM; 1E6 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.02 | 0.02 | DAM; 1E2 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.02 | 0.02 | DAM; 1E3 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.1 | 0.1 | 50%RH; 1E6 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.15 | 0.15 | 50%RH; 1E3 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.15 | 0.15 | 50%RH; 1E2 Hz; ASTM D 150 | |
| Comparative Tracking Index | Min 600 V | Min 600 V | DAM; UL 746A | |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 V | 600 V | DAM; IEC 60112 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| CTE, linear 20°C | 120 µm/m-°C | 66.7 µin/in-°F | DAM; 23 - 55°C (73 - 130°F); Parallel; ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| CTE, linear 20°C | 90 µm/m-°C | 50 µin/in-°F | DAM; -40 - 23°C (-40 - 73°F); Parallel; ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| CTE, linear 20°C | 90 µm/m-°C | 50 µin/in-°F | DAM; -30 - 30°C (-22 - 86°F); Parallel; ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow | 120 µm/m-°C | 66.7 µin/in-°F | DAM; 23 - 55°C (73 - 130°F); ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow | 180 µm/m-°C | 100 µin/in-°F | DAM; 55 - 160°C (130 - 320°F); ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow | 90 µm/m-°C | 50 µin/in-°F | DAM; -40 - 23°C (-40 - 73°F); ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| CTE, linear 100°C | 170 µm/m-°C | 94.4 µin/in-°F | DAM; 55 - 160°C (130 - 320°F); Parallel; ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| Melting Point | 218 °C | 424 °F | DAM; ASTM D 3418 | |
| Melting Point | 218 °C | 424 °F | 10°C/min; DAM; ISO 11357-1/-3 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 135 °C | 275 °F | DAM; ISO 75-1/-2 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 55 °C | 131 °F | DAM; ASTM D 648 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 62 °C | 144 °F | DAM; ISO 75-1/-2 | |
| Brittleness Temperature | -109 °C | -164 °F | 50%RH; ASTM D 746 | |
| Brittleness Temperature | -126 °C | -195 °F | DAM; ASTM D 746 | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 105 °C | 221 °F | 3.0mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 105 °C | 221 °F | 0.86mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 105 °C | 221 °F | 1.5mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 65 °C | 149 °F | 1.5mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 65 °C | 149 °F | 0.86mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 65 °C | 149 °F | 3.0mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 65 °C | 149 °F | 3.0mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 65 °C | 149 °F | 0.86mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 65 °C | 149 °F | 1.5mm; DAM; UL 746B | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 3.0mm; DAM; IEC 60695-11-10 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 3.0mm; DAM; UL94 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.5mm; DAM; IEC 60695-11-10 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.5mm; DAM; UL94 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 0.86mm; DAM; IEC 60695-11-10 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 0.86mm; DAM; UL94 | |
| Oxygen Index | 25 % | 25 % | DAM; ASTM D 2863 | |
| Oxygen Index | 25 % | 25 % | DAM; ISO 4589-1/-2 | |
| Oxygen Index | 28 % | 28 % | 50%RH; ASTM D 2863 | |
Processing Properties | ||||
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| Melt Temperature | 230 - 290 °C | 446 - 554 °F | ||
| Melt Temperature | 250 °C | 482 °F | Optimum | |
| Mold Temperature | 50 - 90 °C | 122 - 194 °F | ||
| Mold Temperature | 70 °C | 158 °F | Optimum | |
| Drying Temperature | 80 °C | 176 °F | ||
| Dry Time | 2 - 4 hour | 2 - 4 hour | Dehumidified Dryer | |
| Moisture Content | Max 0.05 % | Max 0.05 % | ||
Descriptive Properties | ||||
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| Additive | Lubricant | |||
| Appearance | Natural Color | |||
| Drying | Recommended | If moisture content of resin exceeds recommended level | ||
| DuPont Product Category | Extrusion Resins | |||
| DuPont Product Category | Unreinforced Resins | |||
| Extrudable | Blown Film | |||
| Extrudable | Coating | |||
| Extrudable | Filament | |||
| Extrudable | Hose | |||
| Extrudable | Sheet | |||
| Extrudable | Tubing | |||
| Extrudable | Wire and Cable | |||
| Extrusion Blow Moldable | Yes | |||
| Features | Lubricated | |||
| Features | Molecular Wt., Medium | |||
| Features | Chemical Resistance, Good | |||
| Form | Pellets | |||
| Injection Blow Moldable | Yes | |||
| Injection Moldable | Yes | |||
| Part Marking Code | >PA612< | ISO 11469 | ||
| Processing Method | Injection Molding | |||
| Processing Method | Extrusion | |||
| Region | Americas | |||
| Region | Asia/Pacific | |||
| Region | Europe | |||
| Resin Identification | PA612 | ISO 1043 | ||
| Ultrasonic Weldable | Yes | |||
| Uses | Filaments | |||
| Uses | Cable Jacketing | |||
| Uses | Automotive Applications | |||
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