| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Nylon , Nylon 6 , Nylon 6, Impact Grade | 
| Manufacturer | BASF | 
| Trade Name | Ultramid® | 
| Port | Ningbo port,China | 
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF | 
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union | 
| Download PDF | BASF Ultramid® 8255 HS PA6 (Dry).pdf  | 
          
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com | 
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.08 g/cc | 0.0390 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 | 
| Water Absorption | 1.2 % | 1.2 % | 24 hour; ISO Test | 
| 7.1 % | 7.1 % | ISO 62 | |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 2.0 % | 2.0 % | 23°C/50% R.H.; ISO 62 | 
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.013 cm/cm | 0.013 in/in | ASTM Data; MD | 
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 52 | 52 | ASTM Test | 
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 36.0 MPa | 5220 psi | 50mm/min; ISO 527 | 
| 36.0 MPa | 5220 psi | 2 in/min; ASTM Test | |
| Elongation at Break | >= 50 % | >= 50 % | 50mm/min, Nominal strain; ISO 527 | 
| >= 100 % | >= 100 % | 2 in/min; ASTM Test | |
| Elongation at Yield | 7.0 % | 7.0 % | 50mm/min; ISO 527 | 
| 30 % | 30 % | 2 in/min; ASTM Test | |
| Flexural Strength | 28.0 MPa | 4060 psi | ASTM Test | 
|           8.00           MPa           @Temperature 120 °C  | 
                  1160           psi           @Temperature 248 °F  | 
        ASTM Test | |
|           9.00           MPa           @Temperature 93.0 °C  | 
                  1310           psi           @Temperature 199 °F  | 
        ASTM Test | |
|           10.0           MPa           @Temperature 65.0 °C  | 
                  1450           psi           @Temperature 149 °F  | 
        ASTM Test | |
|           124           MPa           @Temperature -40.0 °C  | 
                  18000           psi           @Temperature -40.0 °F  | 
        ASTM Test | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.700 GPa | 102 ksi | ASTM Test | 
|           0.145           GPa           @Temperature 120 °C  | 
                  21.0           ksi           @Temperature 248 °F  | 
        ASTM Test | |
|           0.160           GPa           @Temperature 93.0 °C  | 
                  23.2           ksi           @Temperature 199 °F  | 
        ASTM Test | |
|           0.195           GPa           @Temperature 65.0 °C  | 
                  28.3           ksi           @Temperature 149 °F  | 
        ASTM Test | |
| Izod Impact, Notched |           3.21           J/cm           @Thickness 3.17 mm  | 
                  6.01           ft-lb/in           @Thickness 0.125 in  | 
        ASTM Test | 
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 220 °C | 428 °F | 10 K/min | 
| 220 °C | 428 °F | ASTM Test | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 48.0 °C | 118 °F | ASTM Test | 
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments | 
|---|---|---|
| Color | Natural | |
| Commercial Status | Active America | |
| Form | Pellets | |
| Impact Modified | Yes | |
| Primary Processing Technique | Injection Molding | |
| Processing | Injection Molding | |
| Special characteristic | Heat stabilized or stable to heat |