Technical datasheet

Ultramid® A4H

Supplied byBASF- Last Updated on Apr 27, 2026

Ultramid® A4H by BASF is a medium viscosity, unreinforced, polyamide 66 (PA 66) with high impact strength even at dry state. It possesses good elastic properties, high dimensional stability, high creep strength and excellent sliding friction properties. This grade provides good toughness at low temperatures, high rigidity, high mechanical strength, stiffness, thermal stability, very good impact strength and good processability. It exhibits outstanding resistance to chemicals, hot lubricants and hot water, fuels, hydraulic fluids and coolants, refrigerants, dyes, paints, cleaners, degreasing agents, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and many other solvents. It is resistant to high heat aging, corrosion, to aqueous solutions of salts and alkalis and to stress-crack formation compared to many amorphous plastics. It is processed by injection molding. Ultramid® A4H by BASF is suitable for highly stressed parts such as bearing cages, gear wheels, coil formers and cable connectors. It is compliant with EC Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH), RohS directive 2011/65/EC and WEEE directive 2002/96/EC.
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Ultramid® A4H properties

Electrical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Dielectric Constant0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Dissipation Factor0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Surface Resistivity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Volume Resistivity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Flammability properties

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Auto-ignition Temperature0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flame Rating, UL 940.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Mechanical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
50% Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Elongation at Break, Nominal0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Charpy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Izod0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Unnotched Charpy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Tensile Elongation0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Tensile Strength0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Other properties

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Physical properties

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Linear Mold Shrinkage0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Viscosity, Reduced0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Water Absorption at Saturation0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Thermal properties

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CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Decomposition Temperature0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Maximum Service Temperature, Air0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melting Point0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Specific Heat Capacity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Thermal Conductivity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
UL, RTI0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Ultramid® A4H Processing Guidelines

Injection Molding Processing Guidelines

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