Agiflex® 300 N063

Agiflex® 300 N063 is a polyether block amide used to replace common elastomers thanks to its technical features. The main application are sports shoes, sport rackets and tubes for transportation industry thanks to the very low density and high elasticity return.

Principal: Arkema High Performance Polymers

Polymer Name: Polyether Block Amide (PEBA)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Tubes

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Product Code
MITM16445
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Key Features
  • Easy processability
  • Very good mechanical properties
    • High tensile strength
    • High elasticity return & elastic properties
    • High flexibility fatigue resistance
    • High cold resistance
  • Remarkable physical properties
    • Very low density
    • High moisture resistance
  • High electric properties
  • Very good chemical resistance
  • High aging resistance

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Technical Details & Test Data

Material Processing Information

Drying:

  • Agiflex® 300 B063 is dried and packed with a moisture content of less than 0.10 %.
  • If the packing has been damaged or left open for a long time (> 2 hours), then the material has to be dried.
  • Polyamides are sensitive to oxidation at temperatures > 80°C in the oxygen atmosphere.
  • To avoid yellowing of the granules (for natural color grades only), it is recommended to respect the following settings.

Drying Setting:

AIR DRYER VACUUM DRYER
Temperature: max. 80°C Temperature: max. 80°C
Time: 4 - 10 hours Time: 2 - 4 hours
Machine Processing Information

General: 

  • All extrusion and injection machines suitable for PEBA can run the Agiflex® 300 N063.

Screw Types: 

  • Screws with three zones (feeding, compression and metering zones) are recommended.
  • Length: 18 D - 22 D
  • Compression ratio: 2.2 – 2.8
Basic Setting Information

Extrusion Settings:

  • Hopper zone 60 - 90°C
  • Feeding zone 190 - 210°C
  • Compression zone 210 - 230°C
  • Metering zone 210 - 230°C
  • Nozzle 200 - 210°C

Cooling Bath: 15 - 40°C

Injection Moulding Settings: 

  • Mould temperature: 15 - 40°C
  • Screw speed: 3 - 12 m/min
  • Melt: 230°C

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Agiflex® 300 B063 has to be stored in dry, indoor and safe facilities.
  • It is highly recommended to run granules having reached the workshop temperature to prevent from moisture condensing on cold granules.

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Solid natural granules
Color (SDS)
Natural
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Light
Other Hazards
PBT and vPvB evaluation results PBT: Not applicable vPvB: Not applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Strength39.0 kV/mmkV/mmASTM D149 as dry state
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongationmin. 300.0 %%
Flexural Modulus440.0 MPaMPaISO 178
Hardness61.0 Shore DShore D
Hardness61.0 HVHVISO 868
Hardness55.0 Shore DShore DShore Durometer Scale after 15 seconds
Tensile Modulus450.0 MPaMPa
Tensile Modulus38.0 MPaMPaISO 527 break strength
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.03 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Melting Point169.0 °C°CISO 11357-1
Melting Point169.0 °C°CISO 11357-3
Water Absorption0.7 %%ISO 62 at 23°C, 50% RH
Water Absorption1.1 %%at 23°C, 100% R.H
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point (SDS)158.0-172.0 °C°C