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France - Rhodia Polyamide Avenue Ramboz BP 64 - 69192 Saint-Fons Cedex - FrancePhone: (33) 4 72 89 27 00 - Fax: (33) 4 72 73 94 11www.rhodia.com

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of the products as listed,• the tests and experiments carried

out in our laboratories.It is to be used only as an indication and shall not be construed in any way as a formal commitment or warranty on our part. Compliance of our products with your conditions of application or use can only be determined pursuant to your own prior appropriate test.

ContentsRhodia Polyamide 2

Polyamide in the Automotive Industry 4

Cooling and Heating Systems 6

Air Systems 8

Mechanical Parts 10

Structural Parts 12

Transmission 14

Exterior 16

Interior 18

Fuel Systems 20

Electrical and Electronics 22

Technical and Design Support 24

Technology competencies 26

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WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS

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Rhodia Polyamide, the worldwide specialist

in engineering plasticsPolyamide is one of the most valuable engineering plastics, particularly for applications requiring high mechanical properties, along with chemical and temperature resistance, plus an excellent finish. Polyamide is often the perfect answer for designers seeking weight savings, function integration and design freedom.

Rhodia Polyamide is focused on providing polyamide 6.6 and 6 based compounds to its customers in every market and on every continent. Rhodia’s employee’s talents, along with its technological and scientific expertise have allowed it to attain its strong position in polyamide through a robust program of new technology introduction and new process development.

Global Customer SupportRhodia Polyamide offers global coverage for its customers for product development, supply and complete commercial services through direct sales with a dedicated key account manager structure as well as a representation in more than 60 countries, supported by an operational E-business channel (SSOL) and a strong commercial distribution network.

To provide its customers with the quality and product consistency they require, all Rhodia’s Engineering Plastics’ sites are accredited to the ISO/TS 16949 technical standard.

Rhodia’s Engineering Plastics activity continually extends its market reach through an aggressive program of global investments. With its seven engineering plastics state-of-the art production facilities along with ten R&D and technical centres, Rhodia Polyamide covers all major areas for polyamide consumption, with the capability to develop products and technologies locally.

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Customer-driven & Focused on Innovation

Rhodia offers the industry’s largest polyamide brand, TEchnyL®, serving markets as varied as Automotive, Electric & Electronics, and consumer and Industrial Goods. The company continuously strives for innovative solutions developed in close partnership with its customers, from design through production.

The company’s innovative approach comes from the understanding of its customers’ evolving needs, focusing on functionalities such as weight and size reduction, function integration, safety and comfort, as opposed to focusing on a single product or application.

As far as polymers and grades are concerned, new polyamide materials are regularly developed, resulting in the continuous expansion of the TEchnyL® family through breakthroughs as TEchnyL STAR™, TEchnyL® FORcE, TEchnyL® SI, TEchnyL® XT, TEchnyL® ALLOy and TEchnyL® XcELL. These materials are reaching into an ever wider range of new applications.

Most applications are developed in close collaboration with designers, mould producers and processors. Our technical support teams participate in part design and tool development, contributing with their plastics expertise and their in-depth application knowledge.

Rhodia’s Engineering Plastics also drive innovation in other technologies, including the acoustic performance of materials, as well as advanced processing techniques, such as gas or water-assisted injection technology, or Mucell® technology.This enables higher levels of performances and productivity.

Sustainable DevelopmentLast but not least, Rhodia’s Engineering Plastics are committed to their role in the value chain of recycling in order to limit the use of natural resources in partnership with their customers. For example, the company offers a range of polymers based on recycled production waste. Rhodia sustainable development policy is global and is being implemented through clear commitments and action plans. It encompasses three interlinked, equally important spheres: the health/Safety/Environment sphere; the People sphere, which covers social, societal and ethical issues, and the Economic sphere, where the key objectives are innovation, partnerships, best practices and value creation.

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Polyamide in the Automotive industry

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Polyamide in the Automotive industry

The automotive industry represents a vital driver for global economic growth, with about 60 million vehicles assembled yearly. The dynamics of the automotive market are characterised by the growing and demanding needs of consumers. This has led the industry to drive for continuous improvement. Globalisation and worldwide manufacturing have become the norm, with innovation and speed to market on new models being critical factors for success. To satisfy and follow market trends, car-makers and tier one manufacturers are strongly investing resources in key fields such as safety, comfort, environmental friendliness, consumption reduction, productivity and recycling.

Among the new technologies used widely by the automotive industry to meet the challenge of cost and performance, thermoplastic materials have long been held in high regard.

Thanks to its well-balanced performance profile, the use of polyamide in automotive has grown consistently over the past 20 years, with the introduction of advanced and effective solutions that have allowed the replacement of metals, thermoset or other materials.

Rhodia’s product portfolio of TECHnyl® polyamides, formulated with proper reinforcements exhibits excellent mechanical properties, such as stiffness and toughness associated with heat distortion, temperature creep and fatigue resistance.In addition TECHnyl®’s aging and the stress cracking resistance properties make components durable even when used in the most demanding environments.Polyamide’s ease of processing, especially evident in TECHnyl STAR™ grades, provides high productivity during injection moulding and high flexibility in design even in complicated and large components. Polyamide leads then to the development of high value-added solutions for integrating functions in numerous applications. The end result is a strong contribution towards reducing vehicle weight, leading to improved fuel consumption and reductions in pollution.

Rhodia Engineering Plastics is deeply committed to support the automotive industry through:

•  A broad line of TECHnyl® products, each with a balanced range of properties and outstanding technical performance, to drive new solutions for all of the different auto application segments.

•  Complete “material/process” solutions approach enhanced by competencies and technologies from throughout the Rhodia Group.

•  Technical expertise and value-added services to assist end-users through the process from concept through manufacturing.

•  Specific partnerships and technologies (Mucell®...)

PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT

GLASS REINFORCED AND GLYCOL-WATER RESISTANCE IMPROVED PA 6.6

STANDARD INJECTION TECHNOLOGY BLOW MOULDING TECHNOLOGY GAS INJECTIONTECHNOLOGY WATER INJECTION TECHNOLOGY

TECHNYL® A 218 V30

Black 34 NG

TECHNYL® A 218G1 V25

Black 34N


Black 34N


Black 34N


Black 34N

TECHNYL® A 548B V15 Black 23N


TECHNYL® A 218Z1 V30

Black 34N

TECHNYL® A 338Wit1 V30

Black 36N


Black 36N

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.37 1.32 1.37 1.32 1.37 1,19 1.23 1.37 1.37 1.37

Water absorbtion (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 263 242 261 263 263 263

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel

(23°C to 85C°) ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.5 2.7 2 2 2.7 2 2

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 250 245 250 245 250 215 228 225 230

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.5

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

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Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 190 / 135 170 / - 195 / 140 170 / - 195 / 140 100 / 60 120 / 80 110 / - 130 / - 140 / -

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 14 4 / 10 2.5 / - 4 / - 3 -

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10000 / 7500 8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 5200 / 2400 6500 / 3800 5800 / - 7400 / - 9000 / -

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 190 / 135 255 / 155 280 / 185 255 / 155 280 / 185 155 / 75 180 / 110 200 / - 210 / -

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 9000 / 6400 7900 / 5000 9200 / 6400 7900 / 5000 9200 / 6400 4000 / 2000 5100 / 3200 4900 / - 6300 / - 7900 / -

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 11 / 18 8 / 15 10 / 18 8 / 15 10 / 18 14 / - 16 / - 55 / -

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 11 / 15 10 / 13 11 / 15 10 / 13 11 / 15 11 / 22 11 / 16 5 / - 12 / - 13 / -

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 83 / 95 68 / 87 85 / 100 72 / 90 87 / 105 68 / 95 74 / 83 35 / - 75 / - 80 / -

*d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110

c o o l i n g a n d h e a t i n g s y s t e m sWATER END TANKS

Glycol resistanceThermal resistance

Stiffnesslow creep

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COOLING MODULEFatigue behaviourGlycol resistanceThermal resistanceReduction in the number of materials usedStiffnessVibration behaviour

The cooling and heating systems are major factors affecting the lifetime of an engine, especially with today’s new generation of powerful engines, which operate at significantly higher temperatures.

Engine cooling parts are subject to considerable strain due to the highly aggressive glycol environment, along with frequent variations in temperature and pressure.Main applications involving polyamide are:

• Water end tanks• Water inlets and outlets pipes• Cooling module• Expansion tank• Heat exchanger tank• Water tubing

High performance gradesTECHnyl® A 218G1 V30 or V25 black 34n and TECHnyl® A 218G2 V30 or V25 black 34n, a new generation of glass fibre reinforced PA 6.6 has been specifically designed for cooling and heating circuit applications, and provide an attractive value solution to customers:•  Long life OAT glycol coolant 

resistance• High temperature resistance •  Outstanding retention of  

properties in cooling liquids

Solutions for new processing technologies Rhodia proposes a full range of TECHnyl® grades for producing water tubing applications through blow  moulding,    WIT  and  GIT processes, competing with rubber and metal solutions. Rhodia brings also expertise and know-how on those technologies.


GLASS REINFORCED AND GLYCOL-WATER RESISTANCE IMPROVED PA 6.6

STANDARD INJECTION TECHNOLOGY BLOW MOULDING TECHNOLOGY GAS INJECTIONTECHNOLOGY WATER INJECTION TECHNOLOGY

TECHNYL® A 218 V30

Black 34 NG


Black 34N


Black 34N


Black 34N


Black 34N



TECHNYL® A 218Z1 V30

Black 34N


Black 36N


Black 36N

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.37 1.32 1.37 1.32 1.37 1,19 1.23 1.37 1.37 1.37

Water absorbtion (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 263 242 261 263 263 263


(23°C to 85C°) ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.5 2.7 2 2 2.7 2 2

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 250 245 250 245 250 215 228 225 230

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.5

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 190 / 135 170 / - 195 / 140 170 / - 195 / 140 100 / 60 120 / 80 110 / - 130 / - 140 / -

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 14 4 / 10 2.5 / - 4 / - 3 -

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10000 / 7500 8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 5200 / 2400 6500 / 3800 5800 / - 7400 / - 9000 / -

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 190 / 135 255 / 155 280 / 185 255 / 155 280 / 185 155 / 75 180 / 110 200 / - 210 / -

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 9000 / 6400 7900 / 5000 9200 / 6400 7900 / 5000 9200 / 6400 4000 / 2000 5100 / 3200 4900 / - 6300 / - 7900 / -

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 11 / 18 8 / 15 10 / 18 8 / 15 10 / 18 14 / - 16 / - 55 / -

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 11 / 15 10 / 13 11 / 15 10 / 13 11 / 15 11 / 22 11 / 16 5 / - 12 / - 13 / -

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 83 / 95 68 / 87 85 / 100 72 / 90 87 / 105 68 / 95 74 / 83 35 / - 75 / - 80 / -


c o o l i n g a n d h e a t i n g s y s t e m sWATER PIPEProcessable with gas-assisted injection mouldingGood internal surfaceReduced wall thicknessReduced cycle time

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THERMOSTAT HOUSINGHeat stabilisationResistance to glycol


GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6 GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6 HIGH FLOW PA HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA BLOW MOULDING TECHNOLOGY

TECHNYL® A 218 V30 Black 21NS

TECHNYL® A 218 V35 Black 21N


TECHNYL® C 218 V30 Black 21N

TECHNYL® C 218 V35

Black

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 V30 Black 31N


TECHNYL STAR™ SX 218 MZ40 V25

Black Z

TECHNYL® C 548B Black

TECHNYL®C 548B V15

Black

TECHNYL® A 548B V 15 Black 23N

TECHNYL®A 548B V20 Black 23N

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.37 1.41 1.57 1.35 1.38 1.34 1.41 1.8 1.05 1.18 1.19 1.23

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.75 0.6 0.95 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.46 1.2 1.42

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 222 222 222 242 261


(23°C to 85°C)ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.5 2.2 1.5 3.2 2.8 3.2 7 4

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 250 255 255 205 210 205 210 200 55 185 215 228

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0,5 0.45 0.3 0.35 0.3 0.35 0.3 0.3 1.2

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0,8 0.75 0.5 0.65 0.6 0.65 0.6 0.7 1.25

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 190 / 135 210 / 150 240 / 175 190 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 55 / 45 85 / 70 100 / 60 120 / 80

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 4 / 5 3 / 4 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 2 / 2 150 / 220 3 / 5 4 / 14 4 / 10

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 16200 / 12500 9600 / 6200 10600 / 6900 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 20000 / 13000 1850 / 1000 5000 / 3800 5200 / 2400 6500 / 3800

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 260 / 175 286 / 195 345 / 250 240 / 145 310 / 190 260 / 170 295 / 195 250 / 160 70 / 45 155 / 75 180 / 110

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 13500 / 10000 8400 / 4900 10500 / 6800 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 15600 / 8800 1750 / 850 4000 / 2000 5100 / 3200

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180 / 1A kJ/m2 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 14 / 24 15 / 28 12 / 14 13 / 16 6 / 10 90 / NB 14 / 22 14 / - 16 / -

Charpy notched ISO 179 / 1eA kJ/m2 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 16 / 18 15 / 31.5 16.5 / 33 11 / 13 13 / 19 92 / NB 9 / - 11 / 22 11 / 16

Charpy unnotched ISO 179 / 1eU kJ/m2 80/95 95 / 100 95 / 100 100 / 108 102 / 110 65 / 75 72 / 80 NB / NB 68 / 95 74 / 83


Air intake manifolds manufactured in polyamide have represented a real breakthrough application in replacing metal alloys. The easier assembly, combined with function integration  allows  OEMs  and  tier one suppliers to achieve productivity and cost effectiveness, thanks to flexibility of design.

To  ensure  OEM  specifications  for applications such as Air Intake Manifolds and turbo-charger air ducts, TECHnyl® polyamide grades offer:• Stiffness•  High continuous working 

temperature up to 130°C •  Retention of properties after 

thermal ageing•  Resistance to oil and grease•  Low noise emission 

Productivity and designnew high Flow TECHnyl STAR™ grades S 218 V30 and V35 provide processing productivity and advanced flexibility in conception.

Answers to a wide range of processing technologiesSpecific TECHnyl® grades C 548B, C 548B V15, A 548B V15 and A 548B V20 are available for producing turbo-charger air ducts via blow moulding, while grades such as TECHnyl® A 218 V30 and V35, C 218 V30 and V35 are available for fusible core and injection/welding technology.

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GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6 GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6 HIGH FLOW PA HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA BLOW MOULDING TECHNOLOGY




TECHNYL® C 218 V30 Black 21N

TECHNYL® C 218 V35

Black




Black Z

TECHNYL® C 548B Black

TECHNYL®C 548B V15

Black

TECHNYL® A 548B V 15 Black 23N

TECHNYL®A 548B V20 Black 23N

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.37 1.41 1.57 1.35 1.38 1.34 1.41 1.8 1.05 1.18 1.19 1.23

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.75 0.6 0.95 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.46 1.2 1.42

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 222 222 222 242 261


(23°C to 85°C)ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.5 2.2 1.5 3.2 2.8 3.2 7 4

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 250 255 255 205 210 205 210 200 55 185 215 228

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0,5 0.45 0.3 0.35 0.3 0.35 0.3 0.3 1.2

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0,8 0.75 0.5 0.65 0.6 0.65 0.6 0.7 1.25

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 190 / 135 210 / 150 240 / 175 190 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 55 / 45 85 / 70 100 / 60 120 / 80

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 4 / 5 3 / 4 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 2 / 2 150 / 220 3 / 5 4 / 14 4 / 10

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 16200 / 12500 9600 / 6200 10600 / 6900 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 20000 / 13000 1850 / 1000 5000 / 3800 5200 / 2400 6500 / 3800


Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 13500 / 10000 8400 / 4900 10500 / 6800 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 15600 / 8800 1750 / 850 4000 / 2000 5100 / 3200

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180 / 1A kJ/m2 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 14 / 24 15 / 28 12 / 14 13 / 16 6 / 10 90 / NB 14 / 22 14 / - 16 / -

Charpy notched ISO 179 / 1eA kJ/m2 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 16 / 18 15 / 31.5 16.5 / 33 11 / 13 13 / 19 92 / NB 9 / - 11 / 22 11 / 16

Charpy unnotched ISO 179 / 1eU kJ/m2 80/95 95 / 100 95 / 100 100 / 108 102 / 110 65 / 75 72 / 80 NB / NB 68 / 95 74 / 83

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AIR DUCTBlow-mouldabilityThermal resistanceWeldabilityStrengthAcoustic properties

AIR INTAKE MANIFOLDStiffnessThermal resistanceWeight savingGood weldabilityVibration behaviourAcoustic propertiesFunction integrationDesign freedomWeight saving


GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED

AND IMPACT MODIFIED PA 6.6

MINERAL GLASS FILLED PA HIGH FLOW PA ACOUSTIC IMPROVED GRADES

LONGGLASS

FIBRE PATECHNYL® A 218 V25

Black 21N

TECHNYL® A 218 V30

Black 21NS

TECHNYL® A 218 V35

Black 21N

TECHNYL® A 218 V50

Black 21N

TECHNYL® AR 130/1

Black

TECHNYL® A 238 V13

Black 21N

TECHNYL® A 248 V33

Black 21N

TECHNYL® A 218 MZ15

V25 Black 31N

TECHNYL® C 218 MT25

V20 Black TP

TECHNYL® C 218 MZ20

V10 Black Z

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 V30

Black 31 N


Black 31 N

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 MT 40

Black 23 N

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 MZ20

V10 Black 2N

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 dB1

M50 Black 36N


MV60 Black 36N

TECHNYL® FORCE

Sx 218 LGF50**Black 31N

PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.32 1.37 1.41 1.57 1.37 1.19 1.39 1.47 1.52 1.36 1.34 1.41 1.45 1.36 1.75 1.89 1.65

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.9 0.8 0.75 0.6 0.75 1.25 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.72

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 260 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 221 222 222 222 222


(23°C to 85°C)ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.5 2.5 5 2.5 4 3.2

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 255 255 255 255 255 225 248 232 210 205 205 210 90 186 190 215

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.6 0.5 0.45 0.3 0.5 0.85 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.35 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.29

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.85 0.8 0.75 0.5 0.8 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.65 0.6 1.1 1.0 0.35

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break

ISO 527type 1 A MPa 165 / 120 190 / 135 210 / 150 240 / 175 135 / 95 90 / 60 130 / 100 135 / - 130 / 75 100 / 60 180 / 110 195 / 115 86 / 50 110 / - 54 / - 84 / 50 250 / 170

Elongation at break

ISO 527type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 2.5 / 3.5 4/8 4 / 8 2 / - 2.4 / 3 3.2 / 5.5 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 7 / 25 2.8 / - 1.8 / - 2 / 6 2

Tensile Modulus

ISO 527type 1 A MPa 8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 16200 /

12500 8400 / 6300 5500 / 3600 8500 / 6000 10000 / - 10200 / 7000 7400 / 4500 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 6000 / 2400 7800 / - 4600 / - 7800 / 4850 18000/12200

FLExURALStress at break ISO 178 MPa 235 / 156 260 / 175 286 / 195 345 / 250 210 / 160 150 / 100 235 / 130 210 / - 260 / 170 295 / 195 150 / 65

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 7300 / 5000 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 13500 /

10000 7200 / 5000 4200 / 2500 7800 / 5500 9000 / - 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 5500 / 1850 15500/10900

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 8.5 / 15 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 7 / - 8 / 10 15 / 18 4 / - 4.5 / 11 5.5 / - 12 / 14 13 / 16 5 / 7 4 / -

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 10 / 13 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 16 / 18 6 / 8 6 / 8 14 / 22 5 / - 5.2 / 13 7 / 10 11 / 13 13 / 19 5 / 6 3 / - 38/38

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 57 / 87 80 / 95 95 / 100 95 / 100 30 / 35 60 / 55 80 / 90 45 / - 38 / 45 60 / 85 65 / 75 72 / 80 45 / 220 35 / - 30 / - 34 / -

SPECIFIC Acoustic insulation Rhodia - EP dB 31.4 / 33.8


M e c h a n i c a l P a r t sTo answer the high performance demands of mechanical parts, TECHnyl® and TECHnyl STAR™ polyamide grades offer high strength and stiffness, in conjunction with outstanding deflection temperature. These materials allow metal replacement for several applications in the engine compartment, providing both weight savings and cost effectiveness.

Dedicated solutionsTECHNYL® polyamide grades ensure leakproof protection to engine cylinders thanks to superior ageing resistance, even after severe mechanical loading and temperature cycles.TECHnyl® A 218 MZ15 V25 is in particular especially designed for cylinder head cover.

TECHNYL STAR™ polyamide range is a high fluidity polymer range providing an excellent surface appearance as well as other key benefits : cycle time and injection pressure reduction, lower clamping force and consequently the opportunity to downsize the machine.The TECHnyl STAR™ range is perfectly suitable material for applications such as engine covers.

TECHNYL® xCell is a range of polyamide 6.6 and 6 grades specifically designed for Mucell® process. This highly innovative range combined with this microcellular foaming technology provides weight reduction with an outstanding surface quality. TECHnyl® XCell offers less warpage on moulded parts, significant retention of mechanical properties and improved productivity during manufacturing.

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CYLINDER HEAD COVER Thermal resistanceStiffnessCreep behaviourChemical resistance (oil)Surface finishWeldabilityPaintabilityAcoustic propertiesFunction integrationWeight saving


GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED

AND IMPACT MODIFIED PA 6.6

MINERAL GLASS FILLED PA HIGH FLOW PA ACOUSTIC IMPROVED GRADES

LONGGLASS

FIBRE PATECHNYL® A 218 V25

Black 21N

TECHNYL® A 218 V30

Black 21NS

TECHNYL® A 218 V35

Black 21N

TECHNYL® A 218 V50

Black 21N

TECHNYL® AR 130/1

Black

TECHNYL® A 238 V13

Black 21N

TECHNYL® A 248 V33

Black 21N

TECHNYL® A 218 MZ15

V25 Black 31N

TECHNYL® C 218 MT25

V20 Black TP

TECHNYL® C 218 MZ20

V10 Black Z


Black 31 N


Black 31 N

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 MT 40

Black 23 N

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 MZ20

V10 Black 2N


M50 Black 36N


MV60 Black 36N

TECHNYL® FORCE

Sx 218 LGF50**Black 31N

PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.32 1.37 1.41 1.57 1.37 1.19 1.39 1.47 1.52 1.36 1.34 1.41 1.45 1.36 1.75 1.89 1.65


Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 260 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 221 222 222 222 222


(23°C to 85°C)ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.5 2.5 5 2.5 4 3.2

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 255 255 255 255 255 225 248 232 210 205 205 210 90 186 190 215

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.6 0.5 0.45 0.3 0.5 0.85 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.35 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.29

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.85 0.8 0.75 0.5 0.8 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.65 0.6 1.1 1.0 0.35

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break

ISO 527type 1 A MPa 165 / 120 190 / 135 210 / 150 240 / 175 135 / 95 90 / 60 130 / 100 135 / - 130 / 75 100 / 60 180 / 110 195 / 115 86 / 50 110 / - 54 / - 84 / 50 250 / 170

Elongation at break

ISO 527type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 2.5 / 3.5 4/8 4 / 8 2 / - 2.4 / 3 3.2 / 5.5 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 7 / 25 2.8 / - 1.8 / - 2 / 6 2

Tensile Modulus

ISO 527type 1 A MPa 8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 16200 /

12500 8400 / 6300 5500 / 3600 8500 / 6000 10000 / - 10200 / 7000 7400 / 4500 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 6000 / 2400 7800 / - 4600 / - 7800 / 4850 18000/12200

FLExURALStress at break ISO 178 MPa 235 / 156 260 / 175 286 / 195 345 / 250 210 / 160 150 / 100 235 / 130 210 / - 260 / 170 295 / 195 150 / 65

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 7300 / 5000 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 13500 /

10000 7200 / 5000 4200 / 2500 7800 / 5500 9000 / - 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 5500 / 1850 15500/10900

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 8.5 / 15 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 7 / - 8 / 10 15 / 18 4 / - 4.5 / 11 5.5 / - 12 / 14 13 / 16 5 / 7 4 / -

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 10 / 13 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 16 / 18 6 / 8 6 / 8 14 / 22 5 / - 5.2 / 13 7 / 10 11 / 13 13 / 19 5 / 6 3 / - 38/38

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 57 / 87 80 / 95 95 / 100 95 / 100 30 / 35 60 / 55 80 / 90 45 / - 38 / 45 60 / 85 65 / 75 72 / 80 45 / 220 35 / - 30 / - 34 / -

SPECIFIC Acoustic insulation Rhodia - EP dB 31.4 / 33.8

**exists also in 30, 40, 60 %, Long Glass Fibre reinforced

M e c h a n i c a l P a r t s

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FAN AND SHROUDThermal resistanceVibration dampingFatigue resistanceStiffnessSurface qualityRoundnessIsotropic shrinkage

ENGINE AND FRONT COVERSGood surface aspectlow shrinkageDesign freedom PaintabilityAcoustic properties


LONG GLASS FIBRE PA HIGH FLOW PA GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6

TECHNYL® FORCE S 218 LGF 30

Black 31N


Black 31N

TECHNYL® FORCE SX 218 LGF 50

Black 31N


Black 31N

TECHNYL STAR™ SX 218 V50

Black Z


Black



Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.34 1.45 1.65 1.65 1.55 1.80 1.37 1.57

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.72 0.46 0.6

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 222 222 222 222 222 222 263 263


(23°C to 85°C)ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.5 1.5

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 215 215 215 215 210 200 250 255

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.35 0.32 0.29 0.30 0,5 0.3

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.47 0.40 0.35 0.32 0,8 0.5

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 170 / 125 210 / 146 250 / 170 265 / 170 230 / 162 180 / 112 190 / 135 240 / 175

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 2 / 2.5 2 / 2.2 2 1.5 / 1.80 2.6 / 4 2 / 2 3 / 4 2 / 2.5

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10500 / 7300 14000 / 9300 18000 / 12200 22000 / 15000 17000 / 11600 20000 / 13000 10000 / 7500 16200 / 12500

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 260 / 175 345 / 250

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 9500 / 6600 12700 / 8400 15500 / 10900 19000 / 13000 15500 / 10000 15600 / 8800 8400 / 5900 13500 / 10000

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180 / 1A kJ/m2 6 / 10 11 / 16 15 / 18

Charpy notched ISO 179 / 1eA kJ/m2 26 / 26 30 / 30 38 / 38 40 / 40 15 / 20 12 / 16 16 / 18

Charpy unnotched ISO 179 / 1eU kJ/m2 - 80/95 95 / 100

S t r u c t u r a l P a r t s

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TECHNYL® FORCE and TECHNYL  STAR™ materials allow pure plastics solutions with benefits on costing and weight saving compared to hybrid metal plastic concept.

TECHNYL® FORCE is a high flow polyamide long glass fibre reinforced from 30 to 60%. Compared to TECHnyl® short glass fibre,  TECHNYL® FORCE  offers breakthrough in crash management in terms of impact behaviour and energy  absorption.  Other  benefits provided  by  TECHNYL® FORCE  are creep and fatigue resistance, and stiffness in temperature.TECHNYL® FORCE is easy to process thanks to its high fluidity based polymer.

TECHNYL STAR™ Sx is a high flow polyamide with extreme stiffness thanks to high reinforcement until 60% glass fibre. It allows very good surface aspect finish combined with excellent processability while bringing shorter cycle time, less energy cost and lower clamping force.

A complete TECHNYL® 6.6 glass fibres reinforced range is also available for developing structural parts applications.

Rhodia technical support and simulation capabilities along with expertise in moulding technologies, are key elements to offer perfectly suited technical answers to customers.

SEAT STRUCTUREStiffness Toughness Fatigue resistance Function integration Weight saving

*d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110 **exists also in 30, 40, 60 %, Long Glass Fibre reinforced

LONG GLASS FIBRE PA HIGH FLOW PA GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6


Black 31N


Black 31N


Black 31N


Black 31N

TECHNYL STAR™ SX 218 V50

Black Z


Black



Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.34 1.45 1.65 1.65 1.55 1.80 1.37 1.57

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.72 0.46 0.6

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 222 222 222 222 222 222 263 263


(23°C to 85°C)ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.5 1.5


Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.35 0.32 0.29 0.30 0,5 0.3

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.47 0.40 0.35 0.32 0,8 0.5

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 170 / 125 210 / 146 250 / 170 265 / 170 230 / 162 180 / 112 190 / 135 240 / 175

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 2 / 2.5 2 / 2.2 2 1.5 / 1.80 2.6 / 4 2 / 2 3 / 4 2 / 2.5

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10500 / 7300 14000 / 9300 18000 / 12200 22000 / 15000 17000 / 11600 20000 / 13000 10000 / 7500 16200 / 12500

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 260 / 175 345 / 250

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 9500 / 6600 12700 / 8400 15500 / 10900 19000 / 13000 15500 / 10000 15600 / 8800 8400 / 5900 13500 / 10000

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180 / 1A kJ/m2 6 / 10 11 / 16 15 / 18

Charpy notched ISO 179 / 1eA kJ/m2 26 / 26 30 / 30 38 / 38 40 / 40 15 / 20 12 / 16 16 / 18

Charpy unnotched ISO 179 / 1eU kJ/m2 - 80/95 95 / 100

S t r u c t u r a l P a r t s

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FRONT ENDStiffnessThermal and impact resistanceDimensional stabilityVibration dampingFunction integrationDesign freedomWeight saving

STRUCTURAL DOOR MODULERigidity Dimensional stability Function integration Weight saving


UNREINFORCED GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA66GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED

PA6HIGH FLOW PA HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA

LONGGLASS FIBRE

PATECHNYL®

A 217 Natural

TECHNYL®A 218 V30 Black 21NS

TECHNYL®A 218 V35 Black 21N


TECHNYL®C 216 V40

Black Z

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 V35 Black 31 N

TECHNYL STAR™ Sx 218 V50

Black Z


Black Z

TECHNYL STAR™ Sx 218 MZ40 V25

Black Z

TECHNYL® FORCE Sx 218 LGF 50 Black 31 N**

PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.14 1.37 1.41 1.57 1.45 1.41 1.55 1.65 1.8 1.65

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 1.3 0.75 0.6 0.9 0.9 0.72 0.55 0.46

Melting point (DSC) ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 222 222


(23°C to 85°C)ISO 11359 E-5/°C 7 2.5 2.2 1.5 2.6

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 75 255 255 255 214 210 210 215 200 215

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 0,5 0.45 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.29

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 0,8 0.75 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.35

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 55 / 70 190 / 135 210 / 150 240 / 175 215 / 140 195 / 115 230 / 165 240 / 165 180 / 110 250 / 170

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 35 / 300 3 / 4 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 2.3 / 3.5 3 / 4.5 2.6 / 4 2.5 / 4 2 / 2 2

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3000 / 1500 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 16200 / 12500 13100 / 7300 11700 / 7400 17000 / 11600 21000 / 15500 20000 / 13000 18000 / 12200

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 120 / 50 260 / 175 286 / 195 345 / 250 350 / 210 295 / 195 320 / 255 385 / 260 250 / 160

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 2900 / 1450 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 13500 / 10000 13000 / 7200 10000 / 6200 15500 / 10000 19000 / 13200 15600 / 8800 15500 / 10900

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 4 / 12 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 16 / 29 13 / 16 15 / 22 15 / 22 5.7 / 10

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.5 / 14 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 16 / 18 18 / 34 13 / 19 15 / 20 15 / 20 38 / 38

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 NB / NB 80 / 95 95 / 100 95 / 100 107 / 115 72 / 80 85 / 95 85 / 95


T r a n s m i s s i o n

The automotive transmission segment requires material solutions which offer both stiffness and fatigue resistance to answer the needs of applications such as :• Pedal and pedal assemblies•  Gear lever housing and cables• Clutch master cylinder…

High mechanical properties and stabilitySpecific TECHnyl® PA 6.6 and PA 6 glass fibre reinforced grades have proved to be an excellent material selection for pedals. More recently, new concepts for applications such as electric throttle controlled pedals and adjustable pedal boxes have demonstrated further innovation, taking advantage of Rhodia Engineering Plastics competencies and skills in the areas of both design and material technology.

Rhodia Engineering plastics is a recognised supplier in developing clutch master cylinder solutions, providing material solutions which are characterised by tight dimensional tolerances, combined with creep and fatigue resistance.

Processing advantagesFurther innovation has been achieved for applications like gear lever housings, thanks to TECHnyl STAR™ polyamide’s superior flowability, and its performance and processing advantages.

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PEDALS AND PEDAL BOXFatigue behaviourImpact behaviourStiffnessWeight saving

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRStiffnessThermal resistanceChemical resistanceWeldability


UNREINFORCED GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA66GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED

PA6HIGH FLOW PA HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA

LONGGLASS FIBRE

PATECHNYL®

A 217 Natural




TECHNYL®C 216 V40

Black Z

TECHNYL STAR™ S 218 V35 Black 31 N


Black Z


Black Z

TECHNYL STAR™ Sx 218 MZ40 V25

Black Z

TECHNYL® FORCE Sx 218 LGF 50 Black 31 N**

PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.14 1.37 1.41 1.57 1.45 1.41 1.55 1.65 1.8 1.65

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 1.3 0.75 0.6 0.9 0.9 0.72 0.55 0.46

Melting point (DSC) ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 222 222


(23°C to 85°C)ISO 11359 E-5/°C 7 2.5 2.2 1.5 2.6


Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 0,5 0.45 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.29

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 0,8 0.75 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.35

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 55 / 70 190 / 135 210 / 150 240 / 175 215 / 140 195 / 115 230 / 165 240 / 165 180 / 110 250 / 170

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 35 / 300 3 / 4 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 2.3 / 3.5 3 / 4.5 2.6 / 4 2.5 / 4 2 / 2 2

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3000 / 1500 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 16200 / 12500 13100 / 7300 11700 / 7400 17000 / 11600 21000 / 15500 20000 / 13000 18000 / 12200

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 120 / 50 260 / 175 286 / 195 345 / 250 350 / 210 295 / 195 320 / 255 385 / 260 250 / 160

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 2900 / 1450 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 13500 / 10000 13000 / 7200 10000 / 6200 15500 / 10000 19000 / 13200 15600 / 8800 15500 / 10900

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 4 / 12 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 16 / 29 13 / 16 15 / 22 15 / 22 5.7 / 10

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.5 / 14 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 16 / 18 18 / 34 13 / 19 15 / 20 15 / 20 38 / 38

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 NB / NB 80 / 95 95 / 100 95 / 100 107 / 115 72 / 80 85 / 95 85 / 95

**exists also in 30, 40, 60 %, Long Glass Fibre reinforced

T r a n s m i s s i o n

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HANDBRAKE LEVERHigh stiffnessCreep resistanceWeight saving

GEAR LEVER HOUSING Thermal resistanceStiffnessCreep resistanceAcoustic properties

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERStiffness StrengthDimensional stabilitylow creepExcellent surface finish (low friction)Temperature and chemical resistance (hydraulic liquids)Fatigue resistanceWeldability

On-Line Paintable PA 6.6A 238C M25 BLACK 5N

A 238C M20 BLACK

Water absorption (24 h at 23°C) ISO 0,59% 0,61%Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1,26 1,21Molding shrinkage Parallel (1) (RHODIA-EP) RHODIA-EP % 1,40 1,70Molding shrinkage normal or perpendicular (1) (Rhodia EP) RHO-DIA-EP %

1,60 1,80

Tensile modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 2400 2800 / -Tensile strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 12 / 30 16 / - Tensile strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 60 / 50 55 / -Flexural modulus ISO 178 MPa 3200 / 2350 2720 / - Charpy notched impact strength ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 11 / 16 14 / - Charpy unnotched impact strength ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 125 / 180 170 / - Charpy unotched impact strength (-30°C) ISO 179/1fU kJ/m2 80 / - Izod notched impact strength ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 11 / -

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 260 260Heat deflection temperature, 0,45 MPa ISO 75/Bf °C 207 185Heat deflection temperature, 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C

UNREINFORCED PA 6.6

GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED

PA 6/6.6


PA 6HIGH FLOW PA

HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS

PAON-LINE PAINTABLE PA 6.6

PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNITTECHNYL®

A 217Black 1N

TECHNYL®B 218L V30 Black 44N

TECHNYL®C 218 V30 Black 21N

TECHNYL STAR™S 218 V30 Black 31N


TECHNYL STAR™S 218L1 V30

Black 1N

TECHNYL STAR™S 218 MT40Black 23N

TECHNYL STAR™SX 218L1 V50

Black 1N

TECHNYL®A 218C M25

Black 5N

TECHNYL®A 238C M20

Black

TECHNYL®A 238C M25

Black 5N

PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.14 1.37 1.35 1.34 1.41 1.34 1.45 1.55 1.38 1.21 1.23


Melting temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 242 222 222 222 222 222 222 260 260 260

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23°C to 85°) C ISO 11359 E-5/°C 7 2.6 3.2 3.2


Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 0.5 0.35 0.35 0.3 0.3 1 0.64 1.70

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 0.7 0.65 0.65 0.6 0.6 1.1 0.65 1.80

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 55 / 70 185 / 115 190 / 110 180 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 86 / 50 230 / 162 71 / - 55 / - 60 / 50

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 35 / 300 3 / 8 4 / 5 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 3.2 / 5 7 / 25 2. 6 / 4 2 / - 16 / - 12 / 30

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3000 / 1500 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 10500 / 6200 17000 / 11600 6800 / - 2800 / - 3300 / 2400

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 120 / 50 260 / 170 295 / 195 260 / 170 150 / 65 320 / 255

Flexural Modulus ISO 180 MPa 2900 / 1450 8300 / 4700 8400 / 4900 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 9500 / 5200 5500 / 1850 15500 / 10000 2720 / - 3200 / 2350

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 4 / 12 11 / 19 14 / 24 12 / 14 13 / 16 10 / 12 5 / 7 15 / 22

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.5 / 14 11 / 16 15 / 31.5 11 / 13 13 / 19 10 / 12 5 / 6.5 15 / 20 3.5 / - 14 / - 11 / 16

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 NB / NB 80 / 92 100 / 108 55 / 72 72 / 80 50 / 65 45 / 220 85 / 95 38 / - 170 / - 80 / -


E x t e r i o r

Excellent weatherability, good paintability and excellent surface finish are key requirements for exterior applications.

Breakthrough for on-line painted body panel

The new high performance TECHnyl® A 238C M20 for fenders or A 238C M25 for fuel filler flap represent the latest breakthrough for this segment. Conductivity and high heat resistance combined with excellent surface quality and impact resistance allows the production of on-line painted body parts, at E-coat temperatures up to 210°C.

Stiffness and high surface finishTECHnyl STAR™ polyamide is particularly well-suited for door handle and lock applications, thanks to its excellent surface finish and easy paintability, even in very highly reinforced grades. Moreover, TECHnyl STAR™ polyamide is so versatile to be processed using injection moulding, or gas or water injection technologies.

Outdoor mirror frames and supports require high stiffness combined with good surface. TECHnyl® polyamide grades as B 218l V30 Black 44n, providing outstanding weathering resistance and adapted rheological behaviour for achieving good aspect, fit well the need of the application.

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DOOR HANDLEUV resistanceSurface finishStiffnessStrengthPaintabilityElectro-platability

HEADLIGHT BEZELSurface aspectThermal stabilityDimensional stabilityMetallization adhesion low fogging

WHEEL COVERImpact resistanceThermal resistanceDimensional stabilityPaintability

On-Line Paintable PA 6.6A 238C M25 BLACK 5N

A 238C M20 BLACK

Water absorption (24 h at 23°C) ISO 0,59% 0,61%Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1,26 1,21Molding shrinkage Parallel (1) (RHODIA-EP) RHODIA-EP % 1,40 1,70Molding shrinkage normal or perpendicular (1) (Rhodia EP) RHO-DIA-EP %

1,60 1,80

Tensile modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 2400 2800 / -Tensile strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 12 / 30 16 / - Tensile strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 60 / 50 55 / -Flexural modulus ISO 178 MPa 3200 / 2350 2720 / - Charpy notched impact strength ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 11 / 16 14 / - Charpy unnotched impact strength ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 125 / 180 170 / - Charpy unotched impact strength (-30°C) ISO 179/1fU kJ/m2 80 / - Izod notched impact strength ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 11 / -

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 260 260Heat deflection temperature, 0,45 MPa ISO 75/Bf °C 207 185Heat deflection temperature, 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C

UNREINFORCED PA 6.6


PA 6/6.6


PA 6HIGH FLOW PA

HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS

PAON-LINE PAINTABLE PA 6.6


A 217Black 1N

TECHNYL®B 218L V30 Black 44N

TECHNYL®C 218 V30 Black 21N



TECHNYL STAR™S 218L1 V30

Black 1N

TECHNYL STAR™S 218 MT40Black 23N


Black 1N

TECHNYL®A 218C M25

Black 5N

TECHNYL®A 238C M20

Black

TECHNYL®A 238C M25

Black 5N

PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.14 1.37 1.35 1.34 1.41 1.34 1.45 1.55 1.38 1.21 1.23


Melting temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 242 222 222 222 222 222 222 260 260 260

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23°C to 85°) C ISO 11359 E-5/°C 7 2.6 3.2 3.2


Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 0.5 0.35 0.35 0.3 0.3 1 0.64 1.70

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 0.7 0.65 0.65 0.6 0.6 1.1 0.65 1.80

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 55 / 70 185 / 115 190 / 110 180 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 86 / 50 230 / 162 71 / - 55 / - 60 / 50

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 35 / 300 3 / 8 4 / 5 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 3.2 / 5 7 / 25 2. 6 / 4 2 / - 16 / - 12 / 30

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3000 / 1500 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 10500 / 6200 17000 / 11600 6800 / - 2800 / - 3300 / 2400

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 120 / 50 260 / 170 295 / 195 260 / 170 150 / 65 320 / 255

Flexural Modulus ISO 180 MPa 2900 / 1450 8300 / 4700 8400 / 4900 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 9500 / 5200 5500 / 1850 15500 / 10000 2720 / - 3200 / 2350

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 4 / 12 11 / 19 14 / 24 12 / 14 13 / 16 10 / 12 5 / 7 15 / 22

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.5 / 14 11 / 16 15 / 31.5 11 / 13 13 / 19 10 / 12 5 / 6.5 15 / 20 3.5 / - 14 / - 11 / 16

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 NB / NB 80 / 92 100 / 108 55 / 72 72 / 80 50 / 65 45 / 220 85 / 95 38 / - 170 / - 80 / -

E x t e r i o r

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FUEL FILLER FLAP StiffnessDimensional stabilityHigh surface finishPaintability

FENDERHigh heat and impact resistanceConductivityDimensional stabilityHigh surface finishWeight savingDesign freedomResistance to small dentsOn-line paintability

WHEEL COVERImpact resistanceThermal resistanceDimensional stabilityPaintability

EXTERNAL MIRROR HOUSINGUV resistanceStiffnessVibration dampingFatigue resistance


UNREINFORCED PA 6.6

REINFORCED PA 6.6 COLOURED PA 6.6/6 HIGH FLOW COLOURED

UV PROTECTED PA HIGH FLOW PA HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA

UNREINFORCED PA ABS ALLOY IMPACT MODIFIED PA / ABS ALLOY REINFORCED PA / ABS ALLOY

TECHNYL®A 221

Black 51N

TECHNYL®A 218 V30 Black 21 NS

TECHNYL®B 216

Col. or Black

TECHNYL®B 216 V30

Col. or Black

TECHNYL STAR™S 216L1 V30 Col. or black

TECHNYL STAR™S 218 V30 Black 31 N

TECHNYL STAR™S 218 MT 40 Black 23 N

TECHNYL STAR™SX 218 V50

Black Z


Black Z

TECHNYL® ALLOYKC 226

Col. or black


Col. or black


Col. or black

TECHNYL® ALLOYKC 216 V10 Col. or black



PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.14 1.37 1.14 1.37 1.34 1.34 1.45 1.55 1.65 1.12 1.08 1.07 1.17 1.18 1.22

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 1.1 1.6 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.72 0.72 0.55 0.9 0.9 0.9 1 1 0.9

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 242 242 222 222 222 222 222 220 220 220 220 220 220

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23°C to 85°C) ISO 11359 E-5/°C 6.5 2.5 7 3 3.2 6 6 3

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 80 255 67 230 205 205 90 210 215 75 70 70 140 145 170

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.2 0.50 1.4 0.5 0.30 0.35 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.4

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.2 0.80 1.4 0.7 0.60 0.65 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 75 / 50 190 / 135 75 / 60 185 / 115 180 / 110 180 / 110 86 / 50 230 / 162 240 / 165 65 / 42 43 / 39 40 / 35 95 / 50 96 / 55 110 / 65

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 20 / 170 3 / 4 30 / 300 3 / 8 3.2 / 5 3.2 / 5 7 / 5 2.6 / 4 2.5 / 4 20 / 200 60 / 200 80 / 250 4 / 11 3.3 / 8 4 / 8

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 2000 10000 / 7500 3000 / 1100 9800 / 6500 10500 / 6200 10500 / 6200 6000 / 2400 17000 / 11600 21000 / 15500 3000 / 1400 2250 / 1200 2100 / 1100 4700 / 2700 4800 / 2800 5700 / 4000

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 125 / 55 260 / 175 125 / 50 235 / 140 260 / 170 260 / 170 150 / 65 320 / 255 385 / 260 100 / 55 80 / 45 75 / 40 155 / 75 160 / 80 170 / 100

Flexural Modulus ISO 179 MPa 3100 / 1400 8400 3000 / 1200 8300 / 4700 9500 / 5200 9500 / 5200 5500 / 1850 15500 / 10000 19000 / 13200 2900 / 1350 2150 / 1100 2050 / 1000 4000 / 2500 4300 / 2700 5000 / 3200

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 4 / 12 11 / 16 5 / 16 11 / 19 10 / 12 12 / 14 5 / 7 18 / 22 15 / 22 6 / 20 55 / 90 65 / 110 9 / 18 8 / 16 10 / 18

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4 / 12 12 / 16 5 / 16 11 / 16 10 / 12 11 / 13 5 / 6.5 15 / 20 15 / 20 6 / 16 60 / 105 70 / 120 8 / 16 7 / 15 9.5 / 16

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 NB / NB 80 / 95 NB / NB 80 / 92 50 / 65 55 / 72 45 / 220 85 / 95 85 / 95 NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB 52 / 92 50 / 90 55 / 82


I n t e r i o r

Aesthetics, mechanical performances and UV resistance are the main requirements for auto interiors. TECHnyl®, TECHnyl STAR™ and new TECHnyl® ALLOY  fit many applications in this segment:

• Door and seat components•  Dashboard and equipment 

(centre fascias, air vent grilles)• Ashtrays• Switches

Sensorial comfort and perceived quality Avai lable in several colours, TECHnyl® polyamide grades dedicated to interior applications have been designed to support both existing specifications and new, emerging requirements in the area of comfort (e.g. odour, scratch resistance, UV resistance, squeak noise reduction)

Rhodia has introduced a new, innovative family of materials, TECHnyl® ALLOY,  a  PA/ABS  alloy specifically designed to mould large components like instrumental panels or central fascias, delivering significant values, in areas such as:

• Weight saving• Direct moulded-in colour• Wide processability window• Stress cracking resistance• High heat resistance up to 200° C

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AIR VENT GRILLEDimensional stabilityStrength and Stiffness Surface qualityFluidity (to fill little details)

DEFROSTER GRILLDimensional stability less light reflective glossChemical (oil and greases) resistance


UNREINFORCED PA 6.6

REINFORCED PA 6.6 COLOURED PA 6.6/6 HIGH FLOW COLOURED

UV PROTECTED PA HIGH FLOW PA HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA

UNREINFORCED PA ABS ALLOY IMPACT MODIFIED PA / ABS ALLOY REINFORCED PA / ABS ALLOY

TECHNYL®A 221

Black 51N

TECHNYL®A 218 V30 Black 21 NS

TECHNYL®B 216

Col. or Black

TECHNYL®B 216 V30

Col. or Black

TECHNYL STAR™S 216L1 V30 Col. or black

TECHNYL STAR™S 218 V30 Black 31 N

TECHNYL STAR™S 218 MT 40 Black 23 N


Black Z


Black Z


Col. or black


Col. or black


Col. or black




PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.14 1.37 1.14 1.37 1.34 1.34 1.45 1.55 1.65 1.12 1.08 1.07 1.17 1.18 1.22

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 1.1 1.6 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.72 0.72 0.55 0.9 0.9 0.9 1 1 0.9

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 242 242 222 222 222 222 222 220 220 220 220 220 220

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23°C to 85°C) ISO 11359 E-5/°C 6.5 2.5 7 3 3.2 6 6 3

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 80 255 67 230 205 205 90 210 215 75 70 70 140 145 170

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.2 0.50 1.4 0.5 0.30 0.35 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.4

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.2 0.80 1.4 0.7 0.60 0.65 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 75 / 50 190 / 135 75 / 60 185 / 115 180 / 110 180 / 110 86 / 50 230 / 162 240 / 165 65 / 42 43 / 39 40 / 35 95 / 50 96 / 55 110 / 65

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 20 / 170 3 / 4 30 / 300 3 / 8 3.2 / 5 3.2 / 5 7 / 5 2.6 / 4 2.5 / 4 20 / 200 60 / 200 80 / 250 4 / 11 3.3 / 8 4 / 8

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 2000 10000 / 7500 3000 / 1100 9800 / 6500 10500 / 6200 10500 / 6200 6000 / 2400 17000 / 11600 21000 / 15500 3000 / 1400 2250 / 1200 2100 / 1100 4700 / 2700 4800 / 2800 5700 / 4000

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 125 / 55 260 / 175 125 / 50 235 / 140 260 / 170 260 / 170 150 / 65 320 / 255 385 / 260 100 / 55 80 / 45 75 / 40 155 / 75 160 / 80 170 / 100

Flexural Modulus ISO 179 MPa 3100 / 1400 8400 3000 / 1200 8300 / 4700 9500 / 5200 9500 / 5200 5500 / 1850 15500 / 10000 19000 / 13200 2900 / 1350 2150 / 1100 2050 / 1000 4000 / 2500 4300 / 2700 5000 / 3200

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 4 / 12 11 / 16 5 / 16 11 / 19 10 / 12 12 / 14 5 / 7 18 / 22 15 / 22 6 / 20 55 / 90 65 / 110 9 / 18 8 / 16 10 / 18

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4 / 12 12 / 16 5 / 16 11 / 16 10 / 12 11 / 13 5 / 6.5 15 / 20 15 / 20 6 / 16 60 / 105 70 / 120 8 / 16 7 / 15 9.5 / 16

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 NB / NB 80 / 95 NB / NB 80 / 92 50 / 65 55 / 72 45 / 220 85 / 95 85 / 95 NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB 52 / 92 50 / 90 55 / 82

I n t e r i o r

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DOOR HANDLEUV resistanceSurface finishStiffnessStrengthPaintability Electro-platabilityColourability

CENTRE FASCIAImpact resistance Dimensional stabilityGood surface aspectPaintabilityChemical resistance


GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA66GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED

LASER MARKABLE PA 6.6

UNREINFORCED TRANSLUCENT

PA 6PA 6 FOR ExTRUSION

PA6 FOR BLOW MOULDING




TECHNYL®A 216T V33

TECHNYL®C 216ANatural

TECHNYL®C 442 Black

TECHNYL®C 502 XT

TECHNYL®C 507 XT

TECHNYL®C 548B Black

PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.37 1.41 1.39 1.4 1.13 1.07 1.13 1.13 1.05

Water absorption (24h to 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.75 1.25 1.3 1.15 1.37 1.2

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 222

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23°C to 85°C) ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.5 2.2 2.5 2.3 7 7 7


Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.5 0.45 0.5 0.45 0.6 1.2

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.8 0.75 0.7 0.75 0.8 1.25

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 190 / 135 210 / 150 130 / 100 200 / 145 80 / 40 35 / 30 50 55 / 45

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 8 3 / 4 120 / 280 220 / 270 160 / 300 30 150 / 220

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 8500 / 6000 11000 / 8300 2700 / 1000 900 / 400 2800 / 900 2780 1850 / 1000

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 260 / 175 286 / 195 235 / 130 280 / 190 110 / 40 40 / 20 70 / 45

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 7800 / 5500 9200 /6400 2600 / 900 850 / 380 1750 / 850

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 12 / 17 4.8 / 85 85 / NB 7 / NB 90 / NB

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 14 / 22 13 / 17 4.2 / 70 NB / NB 5.8 92 / NB

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 80 / 95 95 / 100 80 / 90 90 / 98 NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB NB NB / NB


F u e l S y s t e m s

Today’s regulations mandate materials that provide reduced fuel emission vehicles. These rules strongly affect both new and proposed fuel system solutions as well as material selection criteria.

Barrier propertiesThanks to polyamide’s good ”barrier effect" properties to different fuels, polyamide can offer innovative solutions for applications such as:• Fuel filler ducts• Fuel lines• Fuel rails

InnovationFor fuel and vapour line applications, a patented TECHnyl® polyamide-based solution was developed by Rhodia Engineering Plastics to pro-vide superior resistance to stress cracking when in contact with road salt solutions, outstanding mechan-ical properties at low temperature, combined with improved barrier properties to fuels.

Blow moulding solutionsSpecific TECHnyl® grades are available for manufacturing the fuel filler duct using blow moulding technology, exhibiting reduced permeability and superior impact even at low temperature.

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FUEL RAILStiffnessThermal resistanceDimensional stabilityChemical resistance (fuel)Surface aspect


GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA66GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED


UNREINFORCED TRANSLUCENT

PA 6PA 6 FOR ExTRUSION

PA6 FOR BLOW MOULDING




TECHNYL®A 216T V33

TECHNYL®C 216ANatural

TECHNYL®C 442 Black

TECHNYL®C 502 XT

TECHNYL®C 507 XT

TECHNYL®C 548B Black

PHYSICAL

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.37 1.41 1.39 1.4 1.13 1.07 1.13 1.13 1.05

Water absorption (24h to 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.75 1.25 1.3 1.15 1.37 1.2

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 222

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23°C to 85°C) ISO 11359 E-5/°C 2.5 2.2 2.5 2.3 7 7 7


Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.5 0.45 0.5 0.45 0.6 1.2

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.8 0.75 0.7 0.75 0.8 1.25

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 190 / 135 210 / 150 130 / 100 200 / 145 80 / 40 35 / 30 50 55 / 45

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 8 3 / 4 120 / 280 220 / 270 160 / 300 30 150 / 220

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 8500 / 6000 11000 / 8300 2700 / 1000 900 / 400 2800 / 900 2780 1850 / 1000

FLExURALStrength at break ISO 178 MPa 260 / 175 286 / 195 235 / 130 280 / 190 110 / 40 40 / 20 70 / 45

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 7800 / 5500 9200 /6400 2600 / 900 850 / 380 1750 / 850

IMPACT

Izod notched ISO 180/1A kJ/m2 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 12 / 17 4.8 / 85 85 / NB 7 / NB 90 / NB

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 14 / 22 13 / 17 4.2 / 70 NB / NB 5.8 92 / NB

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2 80 / 95 95 / 100 80 / 90 90 / 98 NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB NB NB / NB

F u e l S y s t e m s

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FUEL FILLER TUBE low fuel permeabilityHigh impact resistanceDimensional stabilityChemical resistance (fuel)Weldability

DIESEL FILTERStiffnessThermal and chemical resistanceDimensional stabilityWeldability

UNREINFORCED PA 6.6 IMPACT MODIFIED


PA 6.6



FLAME RETARDANT PAHIGH FLOW

HIGH STIFFNESS PA

UNREINFORCED PA

ABS ALLOY

IMPACT MODIFIED

PA / ABS ALLOY


A 205FTECHNYL®

A 217TECHNYL®

A 225FTECHNYL®A 246M

TECHNYL®A 218 V30

TECHNYL®A 216T V33

TECHNYL®B 50H1

TECHNYL®A 30H1 V25

TECHNYL®A 20H1 V25

TECHNYL STAR™S 60G1 V30



Col. or black


Col. or black

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.14 1.14 1.14 1.08 1.37 1.4 1.16 1.54 1.38 1.43 1.55 1.12 1.08

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.05 1.1 1 0.9 0.72 0.9 0.9

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 263 263 242 263 263 222 222 220 220

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23°C to 85°C) ISO 11359 E-5/°C 7 7 6.5 6.5 2.5 2.3 6.5 6 6

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 75 75 80 65 255 255 85 220 250 205 210 75 70

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 1.9 1.5 1.9 0.5 0.45 1.1 0.9 0.4 0.8 0.7

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.9 0.8 0.75 1 0.55 0.7 0.8 0.7

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 60 / 40 55 / 70 70 / 50 44 / 35 190 / 135 200 / 145 80 / 45 95 / - 135 / 100 147 / 97 230 / 162 65 / 42 43 / 39

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 25 / 200 35 / 300 20 / 100 65 / 210 3 / 4 3 / 4 10 / - 2.5 / - 2 / 3.5 - / - 2.6 / 4 20 / 200 60 / 200

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 1600 3000 / 1500 3200 / 2000 1900 / 600 10000 / 7500 11000 / 8300 3600 / 2200 8800 / - 9000 / 6000 11700 / 7000 17000 / 11600 3000 / 1400 2250 / 1200


Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 2900 / 1300 2900 / 1450 3150 / 1400 1800 / 700 8400 / 5900 9200 /6400 3200 / 2000 8000 / 5000 10700 / 6900 15500 / 10000 2900 / 1350 2150 / 1100

IMPACT Izod notched ISO 180 /1A kJ/m2 4.5 / 6 4 / 12 5 / 12 60 / 80 11 / 16 12 / 17 3 / 10 10 / - 6 / 8 9 / 12 15 / 22 6 / 20 55 / 90

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.5 / 8 4.5 / 14 4 / 4 ,5 55 / 100 12 / 16 13 / 17 4.5 / 12 6 / 8 10 / 13 15 / 20 6 / 16 60 / 105

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1uA kJ/m2 NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB 80 / 95 90 / 98 90 / NB 45 / 47 40 / 45 67 / - 85 / 95 NB / NB NB / NB


E l e c t r i c a l a n d E l e c t r o n i c s

A large number of automotive electrical components are used in cars in application areas such as :

• Peripheral devices• Switches• Sensors•  Activators on board computers

TECHnyl® polyamide grades are widely used in manufacturing components such as coils, connectors, relays, steering switches, ignition system, and electronic central unit.

Best balance between mechanical properties and flammability performancePolyamide is particularly well suited to this broad spectrum of applications, as it supports complex formulations bringing the desired strength, colour and moulding behaviour to a particular application.

Laser markingSpecific grades such as TECHnyl® A 216T V33 are available for parts requesting laser marking as in example the engine injectors.

OvermouldingThanks to their high flowability, TECHnyl® grades are suitable for overmoulding bobbins without damaging the coil wiring.

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CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMSPin retention strengthConnection and pull-forceImpact resistancelow viscosity for part miniaturizationVery high mechanical properties Dimensional stabilityColourabilityHeat resistanceFlowability and cycle time

UNREINFORCED PA 6.6 IMPACT MODIFIED


PA 6.6



FLAME RETARDANT PAHIGH FLOW

HIGH STIFFNESS PA

UNREINFORCED PA

ABS ALLOY

IMPACT MODIFIED

PA / ABS ALLOY


A 205FTECHNYL®

A 217TECHNYL®

A 225FTECHNYL®A 246M

TECHNYL®A 218 V30

TECHNYL®A 216T V33

TECHNYL®B 50H1

TECHNYL®A 30H1 V25

TECHNYL®A 20H1 V25

TECHNYL STAR™S 60G1 V30



Col. or black


Col. or black

Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.14 1.14 1.14 1.08 1.37 1.4 1.16 1.54 1.38 1.43 1.55 1.12 1.08

Water absorption (24h at 23°C) ISO 62 % 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.05 1.1 1 0.9 0.72 0.9 0.9

Melting Temperature ISO 11357 °C 263 263 263 263 263 263 242 263 263 222 222 220 220

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23°C to 85°C) ISO 11359 E-5/°C 7 7 6.5 6.5 2.5 2.3 6.5 6 6

Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af °C 75 75 80 65 255 255 85 220 250 205 210 75 70

Mould shrinkage Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 1.9 1.5 1.9 0.5 0.45 1.1 0.9 0.4 0.8 0.7

Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.9 0.8 0.75 1 0.55 0.7 0.8 0.7

MECHANICAL

TENSILE

Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 60 / 40 55 / 70 70 / 50 44 / 35 190 / 135 200 / 145 80 / 45 95 / - 135 / 100 147 / 97 230 / 162 65 / 42 43 / 39

Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 25 / 200 35 / 300 20 / 100 65 / 210 3 / 4 3 / 4 10 / - 2.5 / - 2 / 3.5 - / - 2.6 / 4 20 / 200 60 / 200

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 1600 3000 / 1500 3200 / 2000 1900 / 600 10000 / 7500 11000 / 8300 3600 / 2200 8800 / - 9000 / 6000 11700 / 7000 17000 / 11600 3000 / 1400 2250 / 1200


Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 2900 / 1300 2900 / 1450 3150 / 1400 1800 / 700 8400 / 5900 9200 /6400 3200 / 2000 8000 / 5000 10700 / 6900 15500 / 10000 2900 / 1350 2150 / 1100

IMPACT Izod notched ISO 180 /1A kJ/m2 4.5 / 6 4 / 12 5 / 12 60 / 80 11 / 16 12 / 17 3 / 10 10 / - 6 / 8 9 / 12 15 / 22 6 / 20 55 / 90

Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.5 / 8 4.5 / 14 4 / 4 ,5 55 / 100 12 / 16 13 / 17 4.5 / 12 6 / 8 10 / 13 15 / 20 6 / 16 60 / 105

Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1uA kJ/m2 NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB 80 / 95 90 / 98 90 / NB 45 / 47 40 / 45 67 / - 85 / 95 NB / NB NB / NB

E l e c t r i c a l a n d E l e c t r o n i c s

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CONTROL SWITCH GEARSurface aspectlow squeak noiseColourabilityStiffness

CLIPSFast mouldingMechanical propertiesSuitable for requested fastening operation even at low temperatureThermal resistanceChemical resistance

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T e c h n i c a l a n d D e s i g n S u p p o r t

Our  concept of partnership  is  based on delivering leading  technical  service/support  process  to  our customers. We provide expertise  in both materials and technologies to bring solutions that respond to our customers’ demands for innovation and cost effectiveness.

Throughout the world Rhodia technical centres are equipped to provide complete service solutions, as opposed to just products. The engineers in our labs and technical centres are available to support customers at each stage of the application development cycle. Our Technical Service Engineers are available to assist our customers in finding technical solutions that meet their requirements. Specific support is offered on:

• Materials selection • Materials testing • Parts design advice, training for design engineers  • Processing through different technologies  • Assembling and post-processing technologies 

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T e c h n i c a l a n d D e s i g n S u p p o r t

Rhodia Technical Centres worldwide supply series of Advanced Technical Support services and are available to support our customers on their key development projects:

•  Specific material behaviour data for CAE studies

•  Improved  mechanical  performance  prediction, mainly for glass fibre reinforced products, thanks to a “multi-scale” material description. This simulation allows to improve the prediction of the mechanical behaviour of parts taking into consideration the fibre orientation.

• Part mechanical performance optimization

• Static and dynamic cases

• Impact simulation

•  Optimized design for injection tools (mould lay-out)

•  Acoustics prediction, noise emission optimization

•  Parts  testing:  according  to  the main automotive standards for different components (burst pressure static/dynamic/pulsating, vibration testing, acoustic tests, noise measurements, ageing and endurance tests, etc.)

• New design concepts elaboration and testing

Our  Technological Centres  are  also  equipped with moulding machines, extrusion lines, and blow moulding machines to assist in process optimisation for our customers.

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Injection mouldingSpecialist in Polyamide, Rhodia provides the largest range of grades for injection moulding. This includes standard materials, grades designed for high or specific performances, such as high flow products designed to offer a high level of process productivity.

PA 66 range PA 6 range

, high flow PA 6 range, PA/ABS range, long Glass Fibre range

, unequalled impact/stiffness balance range.

Blow-mouldingRhodia Polyamide assumes a strong know-how in the blow-moulding field

•  Process expertise, including the 3D technologies

•  Long experience in PA6 for  turbo air duct and fuel filler pipe applications

C 548B, C 548B V15 A 548B V15, A 548B V20

ExtrusionRhodia Polyamide offers a wide range of products for extrusion, providing excellent processability with flexibility. These grades are ideal for the convoluted pipe “fuel system applications” and for transmission cable gasketing.

C442 blk C 507

R h o d i a b r i n g i n g i n n o v a t i o n t h r o u g h t e c h n o l o g i e s

Rhodia Polyamide working in partnership with Tier1 and  OEMs  is  continuously  developing  innovative solutions with a strong focus on new technologies to open and to support new market opportunities.The strategy of this innovation path is to design materials optimised for new technologies, ensuring customers have optimum competitive solutions. Rhoda Polyamide’s latest innovation development is the Technyl® XCell product range. These grades are designed for micro-cellular injection moulding “MuCell®  process”  providing  a  market  first,  offering part weight saving without compromise in surface aesthetics. An achievement thanks to the partnership with  the  company  Trexel  (the  Mucell®  technology owner).The particular differentiating strengths of Rhodia Polyamide are:

• In-depth customers process knowledge•  Upstream  integration in Polyamide, 

allowing innovation from monomers to final compounds

•  Complete service to customers ranging from part design to tool development and process support.

Rhodia Polyamide offers products and solutions for main customer’s technologies:

• Injection moulding• Blow-moulding• Extrusion • Water-assisted injection technology • Gas-assisted injection technology• MuCell® microcellular moulding • Assembling, including laser welding

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Water Injection Technology (WIT)Rhodia Polyamide has developed a specific range of grades for WIT process. The primary benefits of these grades are to offer high quality inner surface with a constant wall thickness and process productivity. In this technology, Rhodia Polyamide has acquired a unique know-how and can provide an efficient support to customers through:

• Portable WIT device and mould• Injector design• Computer simulation

 A 338 Wit 1 V30  A 338 Wit 2 V30 

Gas Injection Technology (GIT)Rhodia Polyamide Technyl PA6 and PA66 specific grades offer the best processability and surface aspect for hollow parts such as door handles and cooling pipes. Rhodia has built a strong known-how through:

• Partnership with main GIT pipe suppliers• In house testing on customers moulds• Part design and process optimization

C216V30 blk Z A218ZV30 blk 34n

R h o d i a b r i n g i n g i n n o v a t i o n t h r o u g h t e c h n o l o g i e s

MuCell® Micro-cellular Technology Rhodia Polyamide proposes Technyl® XCell, the first PA66 and PA6 product range especially designed for the MuCell® process. These grades in combination with the MuCell® technology offers:

•  Parts weight reduction thanks to microcellular foaming,

• Outstanding mechanical properties,• No compromise in surface finish,• Warpage improvement,• Cycle time reduction.

This innovative range opens new solutions in applications such as under-the-hood components .

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