Agimid® 241 B120-S

Agimid® 241 B120-S is a plasticized, heat and light stabilized and impact modified product with processing aid for extrusion. The Agimid® range holds 3 long-chain polymers including 2 bio-based materials which have a broad range of applications in key markets such as automotive & industrial vehicles, sports & leisure, electrical & electronics and industrial.

Principal: Arkema High Performance Polymers

Polymer Name: Polyamide 12 (PA 12)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Additives Included: Impact Modifier, Internal Lubricant, Processing Aid

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Blend
Yes
Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Polymer Name
Product Code
MITM16467
Single Ingredient
No
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Features and Benefits
  • Easy processability
  • Very good mechanical properties
    • High abrasion resistance
    • Stable modulus with moist
  • Environment
  • Remarkable physical resistance
    • Lightest engineering
  • Polymers
    • Low water absorption
  • Very good chemical resistance
  • High aging resistance
  • Wide range of temperature

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Processing Information
Machine
General All extruders suitable for polyamides can run the Agimid® 241 B120-S
Screw Types

Screws with three zones (feeding, compression, and metering zones) are recommended. Length: 18 D - 22 D

Material
Drying

Agimid® 241 B120-S is dried and packed with a moisture content of less than 0.10%. If packaging is damaged or left open for >2 hours, the material must be dried. Polyamides are sensitive to oxidation at temperatures > 80°C in oxygen atmosphere

Drying Settings
  • Air Dryer
    • Temperature: max. 80°C
    • Time: 4 - 8 hours
  • Vacuum Dryer
    • Temperature: max. 80°C
    • Time: 2 - 4 hours
Drying Settings
Lubrication

Agimid® 241 B120-S includes internal lubricants. Zinc Stearate or Calcium Stearate can be helpful in case of process instability

Process (Recommended Basic Settings)
Basic Machine Settings
  • Hopper zone: 60 - 90°C
  • Feeding zone: 200 - 225°C
  • Compression zone: 210 - 240°C
  • Metering zone: 210 - 240°C
  • Head: 200 - 230°C
  • Melt: 205 - 235°C
Cooling Bath 15 - 30°C

Properties

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Agimid® 241 B120-S must be stored in dry, indoor, and safe facilities. Granules should be run at workshop temperature to prevent moisture condensing. Expiry date: Two years from delivery date

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Solid black granules
Color (SDS)
Black
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Non explosive
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Non explosive
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Light
Other Hazards
PBT: Not applicable vPvB: Not applicable
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Strength24.0 kV/mmkV/mmASTM D149 as dry state
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Breakmin. 100.0 %%ISO 527
Tensile Modulus400.0 MPaMPaISO 527
Tensile Strength at Break37.0 MPaMPaISO 527
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.02 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Melting Point173.0 °C°CISO 11357-1
Storage Temperaturemax. 140.0 °F°F
Water Absorption1.4 %%Internal Method at 23°C, with 100% relative humidity
Water Absorption0.7 %%Internal Method at 23°C, with 50% relative humidity
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)314.0 °C°CAt 1013 Hpa
Flash Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °C°CClosed Cup
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)2.05-Log Pow
Melting Point (SDS)168.0-178.0 °C°C
Relative Density (SDS)1.15-at 20°C
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)0.0397-at 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)180.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 20°C
pH (SDS)7.5-8.5-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature95.0 °C°CISO 75 at 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temperature45.0 °C°CISO 75 at 1.85 MPa