NYLON TYPE 6 HEAT STABILIZED
CHEMLON® 212 H
Chem Polymer Corporation / Nylon 6 Heat Stablized
Nylon Type 6 heat stabilized has the same mechanical properties as general purpose nylon 6/6
with the additional advantage of heat stabilization. This material can withstand 250 °F (121 °C)
temperatures in long range service in most applications. Heat stabilized nylon is off white in color.
 
APPLICATIONS
Fasteners – Bearings – Gears – Cams – Printed Circuit Board Hardware – Washers – Spacers –
Insulators – Electronic Components – Bushings – Strain Reliefs – Hole Plugs – Wiring Clips –
Hose Clamps.
 
Approvals GMP PA6.008
 
Properties
Physical Units Test Method Data
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.13
Linear Mold Shrinkage % ASTM D955 1.4-1.8
Hardness Rockwell ASTM D785 R 118
 
Mechanical Units Test Method Data
Tensile Strength psi ASTM D638 11,500
Tensile Elongation at Break % ASTM D638 50
Tensile Elongation at Yield % ASTM D638 5
Flexural Modulus psi ASTM D790 415,000
Flexural Strength psi ASTM D790 15,000
 
Impact Units Test Method Data
Notched Izod Impact @ 23°C ftlbf/in ASTM D256 1.0
 
Thermal Units Test Method Data
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi) °F ASTM D648 198
Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi) °F ASTM D648 365
Melting Point °F ASTM D789 420
Coef' Linear Thermal Expansion 10-5/K ASTM D696 6.2
Melt Flow Index (Condition Q) g/10 min ASTM D1238 8
 
Electrical Units Test Method Data
Dielectric Strength (3mm) KV/mm ASTM D149 14
Comparitive Tracking Index V >600
Volume Resistivity Ohm cm ASTM D257 1015
 
Flammability Units Test Method Data
Limiting Oxygen Index % ASTM D2863 25
UL 94 Flammability V2
 
Miscellaneuos Units Test Method Data
Relative Temperature Index elec'
     @ 0.1181 in °F 257
     @ 0.0590 in °F 257
     @ 0.0319 in °F 257
Relative Temperature Index mech w/imp
     @ 0.1181 in °F 167
     @ 0.0590 in °F 167
     @ 0.0319 in °F 167
Relative Temperature Index mech wo/imp
     @ 0.1181 in °F 257
     @ 0.0590 in °F 248
     @ 0.0319 in °F 230