https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Alternatives to Nylon 6_6 Brochure %281%29.pdf
HOW ALTERNATIVE
POLYMERS COMPARE
TO PA 6,6
PA 6 | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Wider processing temperature range
Better surface quality
Better weathering resistance
Shorter conditioning time—nearly half that of PA 6,6
Lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Higher water absorption
Lower stiffness/wear resistance
PK | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer & Sporting Goods, Industrial,
Electrical & Electronics
Lower CO2 emissions in production
Better hydrolysis and chemical resistance
Comparable dimensional stability
Inherently lubricious for reduced wear and friction
Easier to mold
Cost competitive
Lower short- and long-term thermal performance
Harder to color
More limited process window
PBT/PET | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Electrical & Electronics
Lower water absorption
Slightly higher rigidity/stiffness (for PBT)
Better abrasion resistance
Slightly better electric resistance
Lower toughness properties
Higher density
Lower short- and long-term temperature resistance
Lower hydrolysis resistance
PP | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer Goods,
Lightweighting Applications
Lower water absorption
Slightly better chemical resistance
Lower density
Cost effective
Fiber reinforced PP can achieve similar or
better mechanical properties to PA 6,6 GF30
Reduced rigidity/stiffness
Much lower abrasion resistance
Lower electric resistance
Reduced short- and long-term temperature
resistance
PC/PBT & PC/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Interiors,
Consumer Goods, Household Appliances
Higher impact strength
Good scratch resistance
Good wear resistance
Lower mechanical properties
Higher brittleness
Narrow processing temperature range
PA 6,6/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive, Industrial,
Appliance, Electrical & Electronics, Applications Where
Low Water Absorption is Required
Reduced water absorption—up to 40%
Slightly higher mechanical properties in the conditioned state
Slightly lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Narrow processing temperature range
PA/PP BLENDS | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive Interiors, Electronics,
Consumer & Sporting Goods
Good adhesion to polyolefin-based TPEs
Low permeability of water
Good processability
Lower density
Lower temperature resistance
Lower mechanical properties
POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED SOLUTIONS
(PA 6,6/PA 6/PP) |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Accessories,
Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Between 50-80% recycled content
Good processability
Cost effective
Reduced chemical resistance
Wider range of mechanical specifications
Potential for slightly lower mechanical properties
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Designed for two-
shot injection molding and formulated for the
appropriate substrate, these medical-grade TPEs
are compatible with rigid PVC, copolyesters, all
PC alloys, ABS, TPUs and PEI substrates.
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Look to us for help in solving your complex
challenges with colors—special effects,
molded-in metallics, high temperature
applications and more.
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Avient’s anti-static solutions help avoid
these problems, while also improving processability
and mold release.
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A technical representative was also on hand
to assist in production startup at the manufacturer’s molding
facility.
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RADIO FREQUENCY MATERIALS
Maximize your radio frequency (RF) performance
with PREPERM™ materials
OPTIMAL RF PROPERTIES
• Well-controlled dielectric constant range
2.55–23
• Ultra-low loss even at mmWave frequencies
• Stable performance even up to 220 GHz
SPEED UP YOUR CONCEPT
VALIDATION WITH
• Avient Design services
• Filaments for 3D printing
FROM PROTOTYPING TO MASS
PRODUCTION
• Injection molding process enables flexible
product designs
• Scalable production
• Customized sheets in high volumes
• Consistent quality in mass production
• Excellent total cost performance compared
to traditional materials
PREPERM™ IS A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE
Products’ life-cycle and environmental footprint are
important factors for designers.
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Continuous Use Temp °C 90°C 90°C 105°C 90°C 125°C 90°C 90°C 105°C
SMOKE DENSITY (MAX)
Flaming Mode 45 104 312 163 312 118 98 60 101 121
Non-Flaming Mode 212 279 303 416 297 369 296 223 296 393
FEATURES
ESCR x
Flame Performance x x x x x
Heat Resistance x x x
High Char Forming x
Low Temperature
Performance x x
Mechanical Properties x x x
Oil Resistance x
UL Listed Halogen-Free x x x
FEATURES
Wire and Cable
• Highly flame retardant
• Very low toxicity and smoke density
• Many grades are cross-linkable
• Can be processed with color or additive
concentrate, and with UV stabilizer
Pipe and Fittings
• Highly flame retardant
• Very low toxicity and smoke density
• Suitable for extrusion, injection molding
ECCOH™
ECCOH™ non-halogenated formulations
re designed to be highly flame retardant
with extremely low toxicity and smoke
density.
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Customer Needs: How
Avient TPEs Stack Up
Overmolded
TPE
No Grip/
Molded-In
Texture
Premium Brand
Image/Differentiation Excellent Poor
Premium Selling Price Excellent Poor
Premium
Performance Excellent Poor
Comfort/Ergonomics Excellent Poor
Usability/Safety Excellent Fair
Durability Good Good
Processability Good Good
Total Production Costs $$ $
Raw Material Costs $$ $
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The material may be injection molded,
overmolded or extruded, offering expanded design
freedom for adding a touch of security and reducing
slippage where water can otherwise make products
slippery
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LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations –
PTFE-free Solutions
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations are
self-lubricating polymers, offering low coefficients
of friction (COF) and improved wear-resistance
properties for molded parts.