https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-long-fiber-composites-portfolio-using-recycled-content
This expands the product line that launched earlier this year with PA6 resin derived from reclaimed end-of-life fishing nets. Providing stiffness, strength, and toughness, these new sustainable grades offer properties comparable to those of standard PA66 and TPU long fiber formulations using virgin resin. Complēt™ REC PA66 and TPU long fiber reinforced composites can assist OEMs in achieving their sustainability goals for structural applications in such markets as adventure gear and office furnishings.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Complet REC Technical Bulletin.pdf
COMPLĒT REC PIR NYLON 66 COMPARISON Complēt REC PIR PA66 materials are available in black or natural. COMPLĒT REC PCR NYLON 6 COMPARISON Complēt REC PCR PA6 materials are available in black. Complēt LGF50-PA6 Complēt REC LGF50-PA6 Complēt REC LGF50-PA6 Post-Consumer Recycled Resin 0% 50% 100% Long Glass Fiber 50% 50% 50% Tensile Strength 35,000 psi 241 MPa 34,000 psi 234 MPa 31,500 psi 217 MPa Tensile Modulus 2,300 ksi 15,862 MPa 2,250 ksi 15,517 MPa 2,200 ksi 15,172 MPa Flexural Strength 52,000 psi 359 MPa 51,500 psi 355 MPa 51,500 psi 355 MPa Flexural Modulus 2,200 ksi 15,172 MPa 2,150 ksi 14,828 MPa 2,100 ksi 14,483 MPa Izod Notched Impact 5.5 ft-lb/in 294 J/m 4.5 ft-lb/in 240 J/m 4.0 ft-lb/in 214 J/m Izod Un-Notched Impact 25.0 ft-lb/in 1,335 J/m 23.0 ft-lb/in 1,228 J/m 20.5 ft-lb/in 1,095 J/m Complēt LGF50-PA66 Complēt REC LGF50-PA66 Complēt REC LGF50-PA66 Post-Industrial Recycled Resin 0% 50% 100% Long Glass Fiber 50% 50% 50% Tensile Strength 36,000 psi 248 MPa 34,500 psi 238 MPa 34,000 psi 234 MPa Tensile Modulus 2,500 ksi 17,241 MPa 2,400 ksi 16,552 MPa 2,300 ksi 15,862 MPa Flexural Strength 54,000 psi 372 MPa 52,000 psi 359 MPa 51,000 psi 352 MPa Flexural Modulus 2,500 ksi 17,240 MPa 2,400 ksi 16,552 MPa 2,300 ksi 15,862 MPa Izod Notched Impact 5.5 ft-lb/in 294 J/m 4.0 ft-lb/in 214 J/m 3.5 ft-lb/in 187 J/m Izod Un-Notched Impact 22.5 ft-lb/in 1,202 J/m 19.5 ft-lb/in 1,041 J/m 19.0 ft-lb/in 1,015 J/m COMPLĒT REC PIR TPU COMPARISON Complēt REC PIR TPU materials are available in black or natural.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4361
PA66 C20 black PA6 G/GK30 natural PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-technologies-and-sustainable-material-innovations-avient-debut-chinaplas-2024
They are available across multiple polymer systems, including PA6, PA66, PC, POM, PBT, PPS, and PK, and provide comparable performance to conventional internally lubricated grades (link to full press release here). Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Formulations: developed for high-voltage connectors, designed to combine the application flexibility of high-flow nylons for thin-wall designs with the sustainable performance of a non-halogenated fire retardant system, available in unfilled or reinforced PA6, PA66 and PA 6/66 grades with UL 94 V0 and CTI 800+ ratings
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/2024-12/PKE grades for Powersports Application Bulletin.pdf
The polymer structure of PK is very similar to PA6 and PA66, which explains their similar performance. This makes PK much less hygroscopic and less sensitive to moisture conditioning than PA6 and PA66. Gasoline - 30% glass-filled (GF) grade, dry as molded (DAM), room temperature Testing methodology is an adaptation from ASTM D543 • Reapply freshly soaked gauze pad every 24 hours to prevent from drying out • Repeat for a total of 72 hours • Tensile properties recorded *Chemical resistance data for DEET, motor oil, glass cleaner, and sunscreen available upon request KEY CHARACTERISTICS Figure 1 Figure 2 3.34 3.84 3.63 1.96 2.21 0.99 3.43 3.86 3.93 1.76 3.49 2.01 3.26 3.66 3.74 1.45 1.06 0.989 2.98 3.99 3.41 1.41 1.07 0.88 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 30% LGF PKE 30% LGF PA6 30% LGF PA66 30% SGF PKE 30% SGF PA6 30% SGF PA66 Ft -lb /in Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 23C DAM 23C Conditioned -40C DAM -40C Conditioned 1.47 1.37 1.37 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 Glass-Filled PKE Glass-Filled PA6 Glass-Filled PA66 g/ cm 3 Density of Polyketone vs Nylon ASTM D792 LESS MOISTURE ABSORPTION THAN NYLON 30% Short Glass Fiber (SGF) Comparison Moisture uptake, environmental chamber 62% RH, 70°C SIMILAR DENSITY TO NYLON ASTM D792 COMPARABLE AND CONSISTENT IMPACT PERFORMANCE* Notched Izod Impact (ASTM D256) of LGF and SGF for DAM and Conditioned Materials *3,000 hr weathering data available upon request KEY CHARACTERISTICS 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
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/news/new-compl-t-pke-materials-offer-additional-sustainable-alternatives-polyamides
Complēt PKE formulations are semi-crystalline and deliver excellent chemical resistance, low moisture uptake, and dimensional stability similar to nylon (PA66). When compared to alternatives during standard testing, these materials can help reduce carbon footprint over the product lifecycle, producing 61% less CO₂ than PA66, 46% less than PA6, and 30% less than POM.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6604
RAL 2003 ORANGE PA6/6 GF15IMHS PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Trilliant HC GF Polyketone _PK_ Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Comparable dimensional stability to nylon • Reinforced with 10–33% glass fill • High impact and wear resistance • Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6 MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Whether using a standard or customized formulation, the PK-based Trilliant grades provide a high-performing, cost-competitive, and more eco-conscious alternative to competitive materials found in biopharmaceutical processing, hospital settings, and home healthcare applications. CO2 Emission Factor — Trilliant HC — PA6-GF — PA66-GF HDT Wear Density 5 4 3 2 1 0 Equilibrium Moisture 1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent Density Impact Flexural Modulus (Dry) Tensile Strength (Dry) HDT Equilibrium Moisture — PKE-GF PA12-GF PA612-GF 5 4 3 2 1 0 Impact Shrink Flexural Modulus (Dry) Chemical Resistance Flexural Modulus (Cond.) CO2 Emission Factor — Trilliant HC — PA6-GF — PA66-GF HDT Wear Density 5 4 3 2 1 0 Equilibrium Moisture 1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.