https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5407
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?sust[]=1165
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?sust[]=1136
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?pname[]=19476
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?ind[]=6595
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/nymax-rec-recycled-nylon-formulations
Developed in Asia, these PA6 and PA66 grades are formulated with 20-100% PCR nylon
Developed in North America & Asia these PA6 and PA66 formulations contain 20-100% PIR nylon
Developed in North America, these black super tough PA6 and PA66 formulations contain 76-78% PIR nylon
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Edgetek PKE Glass-Filled Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low moisture uptake
• Comparable dimensional stability to nylon
• Reinforced with 10–40% short glass fiber
• High impact and wear resistance
• Cost competitive
• Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6
• Non-halogen, flame retardant performance
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
These glass-reinforced materials meet the
challenges found in chemical, fuel contact, and
high moisture environments
CO2
Emission
Factor
— PKE-GF — PA6-GF — PA66-GF
HDT
Wear
Density
5
4
3
2
1
0
Equilibrium
Moisture
1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Edgetek Toughened PPA Technical Bulletin.pdf
The PPA-based formulations offer decreased
moisture absorption compared to nylon 66
(PA66), helping to improve durability and long-
term performance.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• High-temperature performance
• Excellent impact resistance
• Decreased moisture absorption compared
to PA66
• Heat stabilized for long-term thermal aging
• Enhanced chemical resistance
• Customizable formulations in filled and
unfilled grades
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
The combined performance characteristics make
Edgetek Toughened PPA ideal for a range of rigid
engine applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/OnColor Orange Nylon Colorant for EV Connectors Application Bulletin.pdf
LONG-TERM HEAT AGING PERFORMANCE
Heat-aging condition: 130°C, 1,000 hours in PA66/GF/FR compound
0 Hour
Comparison of PA66/GF/NHRF typical
and with OnColor™ AB23447398
500 Hours 1,000 Hours