Technical datasheet

Grilamid® XE 3997 Natural

Supplied byEMS-Grivory (EMS Group)- Last Updated on Jun 24, 2025

Grilamid® XE 3997 Natural by EMS-Grivory (EMS Group) is a transparent, low density thermoplastic polyamide based on aliphatic and cycloaliphatic blocks. It exhibits a light and natural color, toughness, stiffness and a comfortable surface feel. Especially suitable for blow molded bottles, IBM and ISBM processes and can be used as an alternative to bisphenol A(BPA). Suitable for processing by Extrusion - blow molding, Other Extrusion, Injection (stretch) blow molding. Used in packaging applications like Blow moulded containers, Injection stretch blow molded containers, baby care products, house ware and for blow molded containers. Used as an alternative to bisphenol A(BPA). It complies with WEEE, RoHS, EU Requirements, FDA and REACH.
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Grilamid® XE 3997 Natural properties

Electrical properties

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Mechanical properties

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Grilamid® XE 3997 Natural Processing Guidelines

Injection Molding Processing Guidelines

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