Technical datasheet

Ultramid® A3UG5

Supplied byBASF- Last Updated on Jun 26, 2026

Ultramid® A3UG5 by BASF is a polyamide 66 grade featuring halogen-free, flame retardancy and high design flexibility, supporting standards-compliant electrical and electronic components.
  • It helps minimize the risk of fire ignition, slows flame spread in the event of a fire, provides good electrical and mechanical properties, and limits the emission of smoke and toxic gases.
  • It is suitable for processing by injection molding.
  • Ultramid® A3UG5 recommended for railway applications and meets the EN 45545 railway standard.
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Ultramid® A3UG5 properties

Electrical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Surface Resistivity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Volume Resistivity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Flammability properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (GWIT)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Mechanical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Elongation at Break0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Flexural Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Tensile Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Physical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Density0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Normal0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt Volume Flow Rate (MVR)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Thermal properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Temperature limit for high temperatures, 20000 h, related to 50% decrease of tensile strength0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Temperature limit for high temperatures, 5000 h, related to 50% decrease of tensile strength0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Ultramid® A3UG5 Processing Guidelines

Injection Molding Processing Guidelines

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
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Injection molding Processing Guidelines

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
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