ASTM D4066-01a(2008)
(Classification)Standard Classification System for Nylon Injection and Extrusion Materials (PA) (Withdrawn 2012)
Standard Classification System for Nylon Injection and Extrusion Materials (PA) (Withdrawn 2012)
ABSTRACT
This classification system covers nylon injection and extrusion materials. Nylon materials are classified into groups according to their composition. Groups are further classified into classes and grades. Grades are identified by a single letter that indicates the reinforcement or filler used and two digits, in multiples of 5, which indicate the nominal quantity in weight percent. Specific requirements for variations of nylon materials shall be shown by a six-character designator. Suffixes shall be used for those properties not covered by basic requirements. Specific suffix requirements shall always take precedence over basic requirements. Tensile strength, flexural strength, Izod impact resistance, deflection temperature, and density shall be done on test pieces based on injection molded ISO 3167 type multipurpose test specimens. Conditioning, preparation, testing, inspection, packaging, and marking shall be in conformance to the requirements in this standard classification system.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification system covers nylon materials suitable for injection molding and extrusion. Some of these compositions are also suitable for compression molding and application from solution.
1.2 The properties included in this classification system are those required to identify the compositions covered. There may be other requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications. These may be specified by using the suffixes as given in Section 5.
1.3 This classification system and subsequent line call-out (specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out plastic materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts. It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material selection should be made by those having expertise in the plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the performance required of the part, the environment to which it will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the costs involved, and the inherent properties of the material other than those covered by this classification system.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, of this classification system. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1—This classification system is similar to ISO 1874-1/-2 1993, although the technical content is significantly different.
Note 2—This classification system is being revised to include international 4-mm specimens and test procedures as the standard for compliance. The 3.2-mm specimens; test methods; and Tables PA, A, and B are included in Appendix X3 as a reference for those wishing to use them. It is recommended that the material manufacturer be consulted on all call-outs against this classification system.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This classification system covers nylon materials suitable for injection molding and extrusion. Some of these compositions are also suitable for compression molding and application from solution.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D20 on Plastics, this standard was withdrawn in November 2012 in accordance with section 10.6.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date. It is replaced by Classification System D6779.
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Designation:D4066 −01a(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Classification System for
Nylon Injection and Extrusion Materials (PA)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4066; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
is recommended that the material manufacturer be consulted on all
1. Scope*
call-outs against this classification system.
1.1 This classification system covers nylon materials suit-
able for injection molding and extrusion. Some of these
2. Referenced Documents
compositions are also suitable for compression molding and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
application from solution.
D149Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
1.2 The properties included in this classification system are
DielectricStrengthofSolidElectricalInsulatingMaterials
thoserequiredtoidentifythecompositionscovered.Theremay
at Commercial Power Frequencies
be other requirements necessary to identify particular charac-
D150Test Methods forAC Loss Characteristics and Permit-
teristics important to specialized applications. These may be
tivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
specified by using the suffixes as given in Section 5.
D256Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum
1.3 This classification system and subsequent line call-out
Impact Resistance of Plastics
(specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out
D257Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of
plastic materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts.
Insulating Materials
It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material
D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
selection should be made by those having expertise in the
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the
D648Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics
performance required of the part, the environment to which it
Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the
D789Test Methods for Determination of Solution Viscosi-
costsinvolved,andtheinherentpropertiesofthematerialother
ties of Polyamide (PA)
than those covered by this classification system.
D790Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
als
standard.
D792Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
test methods portion, Section 11, of this classification system.
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
tics
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
D3418Test Method for Transition Temperatures and En-
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
thalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by
limitations prior to use.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
NOTE 1—This classification system is similar to ISO 1874-1/-2 1993,
D3641Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of
although the technical content is significantly different.
Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
NOTE 2—This classification system is being revised to include interna-
D3892Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
tional 4-mm specimens and test procedures as the standard for compli-
D4000Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
ance. The 3.2-mm specimens; test methods; and Tables PA,A, and B are
included in Appendix X3 as a reference for those wishing to use them. It
als
D5630Test Method for Ash Content in Plastics
ThisclassificationsystemisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
Materials. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2008. Published September 2008. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D4066-01a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D4066-01AR08. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D4066−01a (2008)
D6260Test Method for Gravimetric Determination of Car- 4. Classification
bon Black in Nylon Materials (PA) (Withdrawn 2004)
4.1 Nylon materials are classified into groups according to
E29Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
their composition. These groups are subdivided into classes
Determine Conformance with Specifications
and grades as shown in the Basic Property Table (Table PA).
2.2 Military and Federal Specifications and Standards:
NOTE 3—An example of this classification system for unreinforced
L-P-410Plastic, Polyamide (Nylon) Rigid: Rods, Tubes,
nylon is given as follows: The designation PA0123 indicates the follow-
Flats, Molded and Cast Parts ing:
VV-I-530 Insulating Oil, Electrical (for Transformers,
Switches, and Circuit Breakers)
PA = polyamide (nylon) as found in Terminology
2.3 ISO Standards:
D1600,
ISO 75-1:1993Plastics—Determination of Temperature of
01 (group) = 66 nylon,
2 (class) = heat stabilized, and
Deflection Under Load—Part 1: General Test Methods
3 (grade) = with a minimum viscosity number of 210 and
ISO 75-2:1993Plastics—Determination of Temperature of
the requirements given in Table PA.
Deflection Under Load—Part 2: Plastic and Ebonite
NOTE 4—An example of this classification system for reinforced nylon
ISO 178:1993Plastics—Determination of Flexural Proper-
is given as follows: The designation PA012G35 indicates the following:
ties
ISO 180:1993 Plastics—Determination of Izod Impact
Strength
PA = polyamide (nylon) as found in Terminology
ISO/DIS 294-1:1995Plastics—Injection Moulding of Test
D1600,
Specimens of Thermoplastic Materials—Part 1: General 01 (group) = 66 nylon,
2 (class) = heat stabilized, and
Principles, Multipurpose-Test Specimens (ISO Mould
G35 (grade) = nominal 35% glass with the requirements
Type A) and Bars (ISO Mould Type B)
given in Table PA.
ISO 307Determination of Viscosity Number of Polyamides
In Dilute Solutions
4.1.1 Grades of reinforced or filled versions, or both, of the
ISO 527-1:1993 Plastics—Determination of Tensile
basicmaterialsareidentifiedbyasingleletterthatindicatesthe
Properties—Part 1: General Principles
reinforcement or filler used and two digits, in multiples of 5,
ISO 527-2:1993 Plastics—Determination of Tensile
that indicate the nominal quantity in percent by weight. Thus,
Properties—Part 2: Testing Conditions aletterdesignationGforglassreinforcedand35forpercentor
reinforcement, G35, specifies a material with a nominal glass
ISO960:1969Plastics—DeterminationoftheWaterContent
level of 35%. The reinforcement letter designations and
in Polyamides
associated tolerance levels are shown as follows:
ISO1183:1987Plastics—MethodsforDeterminingtheDen-
sity and Relative Density of Non-Cellular Plastics
Tolerance
Symbol Material (Based on the Total Mass)
ISO 1874-1:1992Plastics—Polyamide (PA) Homopolymers
C carbon- and graphite-fiber-reinforced ±2 %
and Copolymers for Moulding and Extrusion Part 1:
G glass-reinforced ±2 %
L lubricants (such as PTFE, graphite, Depends upon material and
Designation
silicone, and molybdenum disulfide) process—to be specified.
ISO/DIS 1874-2.2:1995 Plastics—Polyamide (PA) Ho-
M mineral-reinforced ±2 %
mopolymers for Moulding and Extrusion—Part 2: Prepa-
R combinations of reinforcements or ±3 %
fillers, or both
ration of Test Specimens and Determination of Properties
ISO 3146:Plastics—Determination of Melting Behaviour
NOTE 5—This part of the classification system uses percent of rein-
forcements or additives, or both, in the call-out of the modified basic
(Melting Temperature or Melting Range) of Semi-
material. The types and percentages of reinforcements and additives
Crystalline Polymers
should be shown on the supplier’s technical data sheet unless they are
ISO 3167Plastics, Multipurpose Test Specimens
proprietary in nature. If necessary, additional control of these reinforce-
ISO 3451-4:1994Plastics—Determination of Ash—Part 4:
ments and additives can be accomplished by use of the suffix part of the
Polyamides system (see Section 5).
NOTE 6—Materials containing reinforcements or fillers, or both, at
nominal levels not in multiples of 5 are included in the nearest PAgrade
3. Terminology
designation. For example, a material with a nominal material level of
28% is included with Grade M30.
3.1 The terminology used in this classification system is in
NOTE 7—An example of this classification system for a 33% glass-
accordance with Terminologies D883 and D1600.
reinforcednylonisgivenasfollows.ThedesignationPA011G35indicates
the following:
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
PA = polyamide (nylon) as found in Terminology
www.astm.org.
D1600,
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://
01 (group) = 66 nylon,
www.dodssp.daps.mil.
1 (class) = general purpose, and
Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
G35 (grade) = with requirements given in Table PA.
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
D4066−01a (2008)
NOTE 8—Ash content of filled or reinforced materials may be deter-
mined using Test Method D5630.
A,B
TABLE PA Requirements for Nylons Dry-as-Molded
Deflection
Tensile
Viscosity Flexural Izod Impact
Temperature at
Density, D
Strength, ISO
E
Number, Modulus, ISO Resistance,
C
1.82 MPa,
Group Description Class Description Grade Description ISO 1183,
527-1 and ISO
ISO 307, 178, ISO 180/1A,
ISO 75-1 and
g/cm 527-2, min,
ISO 75-2 min,
min, mL/g min, MPa min, kJ/m
MPa
°C
01 66 Nylon 1 General-purpose 1 135 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
2 165 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
3 210 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
4 270 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
5 recycled 115 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
6 recycled 135 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.20–1.26 100 4 000 3.0 215
G20 20 % glass . . . 1.25–1.33 115 5 000 4.0 220
G25 25 % glass . . . 1.29–1.37 140 6 000 5.0 225
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.35–1.45 170 8 000 7.0 235
G40 40 % glass . . . 1.42–1.52 175 9 000 8.0 235
G45 45 % glass . . . 1.45–1.55 180 10 000 9.0 240
M40 40 % mineral . . . 1.45–1.55 80 5 000 2.0 150
2 Heat-stabilized 1 135 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
2 165 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
3 210 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
4 270 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
5 recycled 115 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
6 recycled 135 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.20–1.26 100 4 000 3.0 220
G25 25 % glass . . . 1.29–1.37 140 6 000 5.0 225
G30 30 % glass . . . 1.32–1.42 160 7 000 6.0 230
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.35–1.45 170 8 000 7.0 235
G40 40 % glass . . . 1.43–1.53 175 9 000 8.0 235
G45 45 % glass . . . 1.45–1.55 180 10 000 9.0 240
M40 40 % mineral . . . 1.45–1.55 80 5 000 2.0 150
R20 20 % filler . . . 1.23–1.31 70 3 200 1.5 . . .
R40 40 % filler . . . 1.43–1.53 100 5 500 2.5 200
3 Nucleated 1 135 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
2 165 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
3 210 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
4 270 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
5 recycled 115 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
6 recycled 135 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
0 other
4 Nucleated, heat- 1
stabilized
3 Requirements the same as corresponding grades under Group 01, Class 3.
0 other
5 Impact-modified 1 . . . 1.06–1.12 52 1 700 9.0 50
2 recycled . . . 1.06–1.12 50 1 600 8.0 50
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.15–1.23 85 3 000 6.0 210
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.31–1.41 110 5 500 6.0 225
6 Impact-modified, 1 . . . 1.08–1.12 52 1 700 9.0 50
heat-stabilized
2 recycled . . . 1.08–1.12 50 1 600 8.0 50
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.15–1.23 85 3 000 6.0 210
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.31–1.41 110 5 500 6.0 225
M40 40 % mineral . . . 1.45–1.55 75 4 500 4.0 . . .
R35 35 % filler . . . 1.38–1.48 80 5 500 3.0 200
7 Toughened 1 . . . 1.06–1.10 42 1 500 40 45
2 recycled . . . 1.05–1.11 40 1 300 35 45
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.15–1.23 70 2 800 9.0 180
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.28–1.38 110 5 500 11 220
8 Toughened, heat- 1 . . . 1.06–1.10 42 1 500 40 45
stabilized
2 recycled . . . 1.05–1.11 40 1 300 35 45
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.15–1.23 70 2 800 9.0 180
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.28–1.38 110 5 500 11 220
D4066−01a (2008)
A,B
TABLE PA Requirements for Nylons Dry-as-Molded
Deflection
Tensile
Viscosity Flexural Izod Impact
Temperature at
Density, D
Strength, ISO
E
Number, Modulus, ISO Resistance,
C
1.82 MPa,
Group Description Class Description Grade Description ISO 1183,
527-1 and ISO
ISO 307, 178, ISO 180/1A,
ISO 75-1 and
g/cm 527-2, min,
ISO 75-2 min,
min, mL/g min, MPa min, kJ/m
MPa
°C
G45 45 % glass . . . 1.39–1.49 130 8 000 10 230
M35 35 % mineral . . . 1.37–1.47 70 3 800 6.0 . . .
F
9 Weather-stabilized 1 135 1.13–1.17 80 2 400 2.5 60
2 recycled 115 1.13–1.17 65 2 200 2.0 60
0 other
0 Other 0 other
02 6 Nylon 1 General-purpose 1 100 1.12–1.14 75 2 400 4 50
2 135 1.12–1.14 70 2 200 3 50
3 150 1.12–1.15 70 2 200 3 50
4 200 1.12–1.15 70 2 200 3 50
0 other
G15 15 % glass 1.20–1.28 110 4 200 4 170
G25 25 % glass 1.28–1.36 135 5 000 6.5 180
G30 30 % glass 1.32–1.40 150 7 000 7.5 180
G35 35 % glass 1.38–1.44 155 7 500 8 180
G00 other
M30 30 % mineral 1.30–1.40 70 3 200 2.4 50
M40 40 % mineral 1.44-1.52 75 4 500 4 70
M00 other
R40 40 % glass/ 1.42–1.50 100 6 000 3 180
mineral
R00 other
2 Heat-Stabilized 1 100 1.12–1.14 75 2 400 4 50
2 135 1.12–1.14 70 2 200 3 50
3 150 1.12–1.15 70 2 200 3 50
4 200 1.12–1.15 70 2 200 3 50
7 recycled 135 1.12-1.14 70 2 000 3 50
0 other
G5 5 % glass 1.16–1.22 85 2 500 2.5 110
G15 15 % glass 1.20–1.28 110 4 200 4 180
G25 25 % glass 1.28–1.36 135 5 000 6.5 190
G30 30 % glass 1.32–1.40 150 7 000 7.5 190
G35 35 % glass 1.36–1.44 155 7 500 8 190
G45 45 % glass 1.46–1.54 175 10 000 10 190
G50 50 % glass 1.52–1.60 175 10 000 10 190
G65 65 % glass 1.70–1.78 175 13 000 10 200
G00 other
M30 30 % mineral 1.30–1.40 70 3 200 2.4 50
M35 35 % mineral 1.39–1.47 70 3 500
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An American National Standard Designation: D 4066 – 01a (Reapproved 2008)
Designation:D4066–01
Standard Classification System for
Nylon Injection and Extrusion Materials (PA)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4066; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This classification system covers nylon materials suitable for injection molding and extrusion. Some of these compositions
are also suitable for compression molding and application from solution.
1.2 The properties included in this classification system are those required to identify the compositions covered. There may be
other requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications.These may be specified by
using the suffixes as given in Section 5.
1.3 This classification system and subsequent line call-out (specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out plastic
materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts. It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material selection should
be made by those having expertise in the plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the performance required of the
part, the environment to which it will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the costs involved, and the inherent
properties of the material other than those covered by this classification system.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, of this classification system. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
NOTE 1—This classification system is similar to ISO 1874-1/-2 1993, although the technical content is significantly different.
NOTE 2—This classification system is being revised to include international 4-mm specimens and test procedures as the standard for compliance. The
3.2-mm specimens; test methods; and Tables PA,A, and B are included inAppendix X3 as a reference for those wishing to use them. It is recommended
that the material manufacturer be consulted on all call-outs against this classification system.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at
Commercial Power Frequencies
D 150 Test Methods for A-CAC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulating
Materials Insulation
D 256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
D 257 Test Methods for D-CDC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials for Testing
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D 648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
D 789 Test Methods for Determination of Relative Viscosity, Melting Point, and Moisture Content Solution Viscosities of
Polyamide (PA)
D 790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1600Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
This classification system is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
Materials (Section D20.15.09). .
CurrenteditionapprovedMarch10,2001.Sept.15,2008.PublishedJune2001.September2008.OriginallypublishedasD4066–82.approvedin1982.Lastpreviousedition
D4066–00a.approved in 2001 as D 4066 - 01a.
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, Vol 10.01.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D 4066 – 01a (2008)
D1898Practice for Sampling of Plastics
D1999Guide for Selection of Specimens and Test Parameters for International Commerce
D3418TestMethodforTransitionTemperaturesofPolymersbyThermalAnalysis TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelating
to Plastics
D 3418 Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential
Scanning Calorimetry
D 3641 Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
D 3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D 4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
D 5630 Test Method for Ash Content in Thermoplastics Plastics
D 6260 Test Method for Gravimetric Determination of Carbon Black in Nylon Materials PA (PA)
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
2.2 Military and Federal Specifications and Standards:
L-P-410 Plastic, Polyamide (Nylon) Rigid: Rods, Tubes, Flats, Molded and Cast Parts
VV-I-530 Insulating Oil, Electrical (for Transformers, Switches, and Circuit Breakers)
2.3 ISO Standards:
ISO 75-1:1993 Plastics—Determination of Temperature of Deflection Under Load—Part 1: General Test Methods
ISO 75-2:1993 Plastics—Determination of Temperature of Deflection Under Load—Part 2: Plastic and Ebonite
ISO 178:1993 Plastics—Determination of Flexural Properties
ISO 180:1993 Plastics—Determination of Izod Impact Strength
ISO/DIS 294-1:1995 Plastics—Injection Moulding of Test Specimens of Thermoplastic Materials—Part 1: General Principles,
Multipurpose-Test Specimens (ISO Mould Type A) and Bars (ISO Mould Type B)
ISO 307 Determination of Viscosity Number of Polyamides In Dilute Solutions
ISO 527-1:1993 Plastics—Determination of Tensile Properties—Part 1: General Principles
ISO 527-2:1993 Plastics—Determination of Tensile Properties—Part 2: Testing Conditions
ISO 960:1969 Plastics—Determination of the Water Content in Polyamides
ISO 1183:1987 Plastics—Methods for Determining the Density and Relative Density of Non-Cellular Plastics
ISO 1874-1:1992 Plastics—Polyamide (PA) Homopolymers and Copolymers for Moulding and Extrusion Part 1: Designation
ISO/DIS 1874-2.2:1995 Plastics—Polyamide (PA) Homopolymers for Moulding and Extrusion—Part 2: Preparation of Test
Specimens and Determination of Properties
ISO 3146: Plastics—Determination of Melting Behaviour (Melting Temperature or Melting Range) of Semi-Crystalline
Polymers
ISO 3167 Plastics, Multipurpose Test Specimens
ISO 3451-4:1994 Plastics—Determination of Ash—Part 4: Polyamides
3. Terminology
3.1 The terminology used in this classification system is in accordance with Terminologies D 883 and D 1600.
4. Classification
4.1 Nylon materials are classified into groups according to their composition. These groups are subdivided into classes and
grades as shown in the Basic Property Table (Table PA).
NOTE 3—An example of this classification system for unreinforced nylon is given as follows: The designation PA0123 indicates the following:
PA = polyamide (nylon) as found in Terminology D 1600,
01 (group) = 66 nylon,
2 (class) = heat stabilized, and
3 (grade) = with a minimum viscosity number of 210 and the requirements given in Table PA.
NOTE 4—An example of this classification system for reinforced nylon is given as follows: The designation PA012G35 indicates the following:
PA = polyamide (nylon) as found in Terminology D 1600,
01 (group) = 66 nylon,
2 (class) = heat stabilized, and
G35 (grade) = nominal 35 % glass with the requirements given in Table PA.
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D 4066 – 01a (2008)
4.1.1 Grades of reinforced or filled versions, or both, of the basic materials are identified by a single letter that indicates the
reinforcement or filler used and two digits, in multiples of 5, that indicate the nominal quantity in percent by weight. Thus, a letter
designation G for glass reinforced and 35 for percent or reinforcement, G35, specifies a material with a nominal glass level of
35 %. The reinforcement letter designations and associated tolerance levels are shown as follows:
Tolerance
Symbol Material (Based on the Total Mass)
C carbon- and graphite-fiber-reinforced 62%
G glass-reinforced 62%
L lubricants (such as PTFE, graphite, Depends upon material and
silicone, and molybdenum disulfide) process—to be specified.
M mineral-reinforced 62%
R combinations of reinforcements or 63%
fillers, or both
NOTE 5—This part of the classification system uses percent of reinforcements or additives, or both, in the call-out of the modified basic material. The
types and percentages of reinforcements and additives should be shown on the supplier’s technical data sheet unless they are proprietary in nature. If
necessary, additional control of these reinforcements and additives can be accomplished by use of the suffix part of the system (see Section 5).
NOTE 6—Materialscontainingreinforcementsorfillers,orboth,atnominallevelsnotinmultiplesof5areincludedinthenearestPAgradedesignation.
For example, a material with a nominal material level of 28 % is included with Grade M30.
NOTE 7—An example of this classification system for a 33 % glass-reinforced nylon is given as follows. The designation PA011G35 indicates the
following:
PA = polyamide (nylon) as found in Terminology D 1600,
01 (group) = 66 nylon,
1 (class) = general purpose, and
G35 (grade) = with requirements given in Table PA.
NOTE 8—Ash content of filled or reinforced materials may be determined using Test Method D 5630.
A,B
TABLE PA Requirements for Nylons Dry-as-Molded
Flexural Izod Impact
Deflection
Tensile Modulus, ISO Resistance,
Viscosity Temperature at
D
Density, Strength, ISO 178, ISO 180/1A,
E
Number, 1.82 MPa,
C
Group Description Class Description Grade Description ISO 1183, 527-1 and ISO Flexural Izod Impact
ISO 307, ISO 75-1 and
g/cm 527-2, min, Modulus, ISO Resistance,
min, mL/g ISO 75-2 min,
MPa 178, ISO 180/1A,
°C
min, MPa min, kJ/m
01 66 Nylon 1 General-purpose 1 135 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
2 165 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
3 210 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
4 270 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
5 recycled 115 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
6 recycled 135 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.3 60
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.20–1.26 100 4 000 3.0 215
G20 20 % glass . . . 1.25–1.33 115 5 000 4.0 220
G25 25 % glass . . . 1.29–1.37 140 6 000 5.0 225
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.35–1.45 170 8 000 7.0 235
G40 40 % glass . . . 1.42–1.52 175 9 000 8.0 235
G45 45 % glass . . . 1.45–1.55 180 10 000 9.0 240
M40 40 % mineral . . . 1.45–1.55 80 5 000 2.0 150
2 Heat-stabilized 1 135 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
2 165 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
3 210 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
4 270 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
5 recycled 115 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
6 recycled 135 1.13–1.15 70 2 300 3.0 60
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.20–1.26 100 4 000 3.0 220
G25 25 % glass . . . 1.29–1.37 140 6 000 5.0 225
G30 30 % glass . . . 1.32–1.42 160 7 000 6.0 230
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.35–1.45 170 8 000 7.0 235
G40 40 % glass . . . 1.43–1.53 175 9 000 8.0 235
G45 45 % glass . . . 1.45–1.55 180 10 000 9.0 240
M40 40 % mineral . . . 1.45–1.55 80 5 000 2.0 150
R20 20 % filler . . . 1.23–1.31 70 3 200 1.5 . . .
R40 40 % filler . . . 1.43–1.53 100 5 500 2.5 200
3 Nucleated 1 135 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
2 165 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
3 210 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
4 270 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
5 recycled 115 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
6 recycled 135 1.13–1.15 80 2 500 2.8 60
D 4066 – 01a (2008)
A,B
TABLE PA Requirements for Nylons Dry-as-Molded
Flexural Izod Impact
Deflection
Tensile Modulus, ISO Resistance,
Viscosity Temperature at
D
Density, Strength, ISO 178, ISO 180/1A,
E
Number, 1.82 MPa,
C
Group Description Class Description Grade Description ISO 1183, 527-1 and ISO Flexural Izod Impact
ISO 307, ISO 75-1 and
g/cm 527-2, min, Modulus, ISO Resistance,
min, mL/g ISO 75-2 min,
MPa 178, ISO 180/1A,
°C
min, MPa min, kJ/m
0 other
4 Nucleated, heat- 1
stabilized
3 Requirements the same as corresponding grades under Group 01, Class 3.
0 other
5 Impact-modified 1 . . . 1.06–1.12 52 1 700 9.0 50
2 recycled . . . 1.06–1.12 50 1 600 8.0 50
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.15–1.23 85 3 000 6.0 210
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.31–1.41 110 5 500 6.0 225
6 Impact-modified, 1 . . . 1.08–1.12 52 1 700 9.0 50
heat-stabilized
2 recycled . . . 1.08–1.12 50 1 600 8.0 50
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.15–1.23 85 3 000 6.0 210
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.31–1.41 110 5 500 6.0 225
M40 40 % mineral . . . 1.45–1.55 75 4 500 4.0 . . .
R35 35 % filler . . . 1.38–1.48 80 5 500 3.0 200
7 Toughened 1 . . . 1.06–1.10 42 1 500 40 45
2 recycled . . . 1.05–1.11 40 1 300 35 45
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.15–1.23 70 2 800 9.0 180
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.28–1.38 110 5 500 11 220
8 Toughened, heat- 1 . . . 1.06–1.10 42 1 500 40 45
stabilized
2 recycled . . . 1.05–1.11 40 1 300 35 45
0 other
G15 15 % glass . . . 1.15–1.23 70 2 800 9.0 180
G35 35 % glass . . . 1.28–1.38 110 5 500 11 220
G45 45 % glass . . . 1.39–1.49 130 8 000 10 230
M35 35 % mineral . . . 1.37–1.47 70 3 800 6.0 . . .
F
9 Weather-stabilized 1 135 1.13–1.17 80 2 400 2.5 60
2 recycled 115 1.13–1.17 65 2 200 2.0 60
0 other
0 Other 0 other
02 6 Nylon 1 General-purpose 1 135 1.12–1.14 75 2 400 4 50
02 6 Nylon 1 General-purpose 1 100 1.12–1.14 75 2 400 4 50
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