ARLEN™ C240N by Mitsui Chemicals is a flame retardant modified polyamide 6T reinforced with 40% glass fiber. Possesses high dimensional stability, high melting point, high rigidity and minimum water absorption. Exhibits good chemical and heat resistance. Is suitable for processing by injection molding. ARLEN™ C240N is recommended for electrical & electronic parts including connectors, jacks, switches and power supply terminals. Complies with UL 94 V0 flame rating.
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| Appearance | Pellets |
Benefits
Heat Resistance, Good|
Water Absorption, Low to None|
Filled, Glass Fiber|
Flame retarded|
Rigidity, High|
Dimensional stability, Good|
Chemical resistance, Good
Compliance
| Certifications & Compliance | UL 94 |
Applications
Recommended markets
Applications
Conversion mode
Injection Molding
Availability
Product Status:COMMERCIAL
ARLEN™ C240N properties
Electrical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) | 400 - 599 V | At 3.0 mm | |
| Dielectric Breakdown Voltage | 22 kV/mm | ASTM D149 | |
| Dielectric Constant | 4 | At 106Hz | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.011 | At 106Hz | ASTM D150 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1015 ohm-cm | ASTM D257 | |
Flammability properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Rating, UL 94 | V0 | At 1.5 mm | UL 94 |
| Flame Rating, UL 94 | V0 | At 3.0 mm | UL 94 |
| Flame Rating, UL 94 | V0 | At 0.80 mm | UL 94 |
| HAT | 0 | At 3.0 mm | |
| High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR) | 10.1 - 25.4 mm/min | At 3.0 mm | |
| Hot-wire Ignition (HWI) | > 120 s | At 3.0 mm | |
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus | 13000 MPa | ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Strength | 280 MPa | ASTM D790 | |
| Hardness, Rockwell M | 110 | ASTM D785 | |
| Impact Strength, Notched Izod | 75 J/m | ASTM D256 | |
| Tensile Elongation | 3 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile Strength | 180 MPa | ASTM D638 | |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.3 % | At 2.00 mm | ASTM D955 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.7 % | At 2.00 mm | ASTM D955 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.75 | ASTM D792 | |
| Water Absorption | 2.8 % | At 100°C, 24hr in water, 2 mm | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption | 0.2 % | At 23°C, 24hr in water, 2 mm | ASTM D570 |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow | 2.0 x 10-5 1/°C | ASTM D696 | |
| CTE, Linear, Transverse to Flow | 4.5 x 10-5 1/°C | ASTM D696 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 295 °C | ASTM D648 | |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | 85 °C | ||
| Melting Point | 310 °C | ||
| UL RTI, Electrical | 120 °C | At 1.5 mm | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 120 °C | At 3.0 mm | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 65 °C | At 0.80 mm | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 105 °C | At 1.5 mm | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 115 °C | At 3.0 mm | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 65 °C | At 0.80 mm | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 115 °C | At 1.5 mm | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 65 °C | At 0.80 mm | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 125 °C | At 3.0 mm | |
ARLEN™ C240N Processing Guidelines
Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinder NH Temperature | 315 - 335 °C | ||
| Cylinder Zone 1 Temperature | 300 - 325 °C | ||
| Cylinder Zone 2 Temperature | 315 - 335 °C | ||
| Cylinder Zone 3 Temperature | 320 - 335 °C | ||
| Drying Temperature | 110 °C | ||
| Drying Time | 2 - 6 h | ||
| Hooper Temperature | 50 - 90 °C | Bottom | |
| Mold Temperature | 90 - 140 °C | ||
| Screw Revolution Speed | 150 rpm | ||
| Vent Depth | 10 µm | ||