PA-12

Strong, low-cost, quality parts

HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 is a robust thermoplastic that produces high density parts with balanced property profiles and strong structures. This material provides good chemical resistance to oils, greases, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and alkalis. It is ideal for complex assemblies, housings, enclosures, and watertight applications. This material is biocompatible and meets USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices.

Offers a unique combination of biocompatibility, low durometer, and tear-resistance, with a tensile modulus of 1900 MPa.

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PA-12

Mechanical Properties

PropertiesTest MethodEnglishMetric
Tensile Strength, Max Load, XYASTM D6386960 psi48 MPa
Tensile Strength, Max Load, ZASTM D6386960 psi48 MPa
Tensile Modulus, XYASTM D638247 ksi1700 MPa
Tensile Modulus, ZASTM D638261 ksi1800 MPa
Elongation at Break, XYASTM D63820%20%
Elongation at Break, ZASTM D63815%15%
Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23ºC), XYZASTM D256 Test Method A3.5 KJ/m23.5 KJ/m2
Flexural strength (@ 5%), XYASTM D7909425 psi65 MPa
Flexural strength (@ 5%), ZASTM D79010150 psi70 MPa

Thermal Properties

PropertiesTest MethodEnglishMetric
Heat Deflection Temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), XYASTM D648 Test Method A347°F175°C
Heat Deflection Temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), ZASTM D648 Test Method A347°F175°C
Tensile Modulus, XYASTM D638247 ksi1700 MPa
Heat Deflection Temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), XYASTM D648 Test Method A203°F95°C
Heat Deflection Temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), ZASTM D648 Test Method A223°F106°C

General Properties

PropertiesTest MethodEnglishMetric
Powder melting point (DSC)ASTM D3418369°F187°C
Particle sizeASTM D345160 μm60 μm
Bulk density of powderASTM D1895N/A0.425 g/cm3
Density of partsASTM D792N/A1.01 g/cm3

Certifications

USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices, RoHS, EU REACH, PAHs

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