PA6 FR Using Exolit®

Product Description

Clariant’s Exolit^® non-halogenated flame retardants provide environmental friendly and sustainable solutions for products used in a variety of industries. Exolit^® is a phosphorus chemistry based flame retardant and is added to Polyamide 6 to create an exceptional flame retardant 3D printer filament for parts to be used in numerous end applications.

Benefits

Flame retardant material
Semi-crystalline thermoplastic
High impact strength
High stiffness
Outstanding wear resistance
Very good temperature resistance
Reduced thermo-oxidative degradation
Improved long term heat and stability to ultraviolet and visible light

Applications*

Functional end use parts
Functional prototypes

*Subject to detailed product specifications.

Color Range
Standard

White
Black
Grey
Yellow
High IR transmission black
Purple

ColorWorks^® ColorForward^® consumer color directions 2019

MADE IN HUMAN - Protect the core (red)
DO NOT DISTURB - ἀταραξία von has fidanken (green blue)

ColorWorks^® ColorForward^® consumer color directions 2020

EYE AM WATCHED - Catch me if you can (orange)

Custom colors available upon request.

Printing Parameters

Print Temperature = 250-280°C
Print Speed = 20-50 mm/s
Bed Adhesion = A polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) based glue coated on a glass or carbon fiber surface
Bed Temperature = 80°C
Fan Settings = off to low

Note: parameters are dependent on printer used; Clariant tests were performed on a 3ntr A4 V3 printer.

Typical Property Values

Property	Typical Values				Units	Test Method	Test Specimen
	white	black	red^a	natural
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile stress at yield, 50 mm/min		59 dry^b -- cond.^c	-- dry		MPa	ISO 527	Injection molded
		41 dry 23 cond.	51 dry		MPa	ISO 527	3D printed XY / flat at 255-270°C
		-- dry 22 cond.			MPa	ISO 527	3D printed XZ / on edge at 255-270°C
		-- dry -- cond.	28 dry		MPa	ISO 527	3D printed ZX / upright at 255-270°C
Tensile stress at break, 50 mm/min		58 dry	62 dry		MPa	ISO 527	Injection molded
		40 dry 22 cond.	50 dry		MPa	ISO 527	3D printed XY / flat at 255-270°C
		37 dry 20 cond.			MPa	ISO 527	3D printed XZ / on edge at 255-270°C
		18 dry 12 cond.	28 dry		MPa	ISO 527	3D printed ZX / upright at 255-270°C
Tensile elongation at yield, 50 mm/min		7.0 dry			%	ISO 527	Injection molded
		3.7 dry 39 cond.	3.3 dry		%	ISO 527	3D printed XY / flat at 255-270°C
		-- dry 34 cond.			%	ISO 527	3D printed XZ / on edge at 255-270°C
		-- dry -- cond.	3.5 dry		%	ISO 527	3D printed ZX / upright at 255-270°C
Tensile elongation at break, 50 mm/min		10 dry	9.0 dry		%	ISO 527	Injection molded
		3.8 dry 42 cond.	5.7 dry		%	ISO 527	3D printed XY / flat at 255-270°C
		2.5 dry 36 cond.			%	ISO 527	3D printed XZ / on edge at 255-270°C
		1.3 dry 9.2 cond.	3.2 dry		%	ISO 527	3D printed ZX / upright at 255-270°C
Tensile modulus (modulus of elasticity), 1 mm/min		4218 dry			MPa	ISO 527	Injection molded
		2614 dry 1042 cond.	3353 dry		MPa	ISO 527	3D printed XY / flat at 255-270°C
		2380 dry 878 cond.			MPa	ISO 527	3D printed XZ / on edge at 255-270°C
		1379 dry 608 cond.	2129 dry		MPa	ISO 527	3D printed ZX / upright at 255-270°C
Flexural modulus		2860	2730		MPa	ISO 178	Injection molded
Flexural strength		92	89		MPa	ISO 178	Injection molded
Izod impact notched		5	5		kJ/m²	ISO 180	Injection molded
Charpy impact notched		5	5		kJ/m²	ISO 179	Injection molded
		3.1			kJ/m²	ISO 179	3D printed XY / flat at 255°C
Charpy impact unnotched					kJ/m²	ISO 179	Injection molded
		23			kJ/m²	ISO 179	3D printed XY / flat at 255°C
FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES
UL 94 flammability rating			V-2 at 0.4 mm			IEC 60695-11-10	3D printed XY / flat at 255°C
						IEC 60695-11-10	Injection molded
			V-0 at 0.8 mm			IEC 60695-11-10	3D printed XY / flat at 255°C
		V-0 at 1.6 mm				IEC 60695-11-10	Injection molded
			V-0 at 1.6 mm			IEC 60695-11-10	3D printed XY / flat at 255°C
		V-0 at 3.2 mm	V-0 at 3.2 mm			IEC 60695-11-10	Injection molded
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Melting point		223	222		°C	ISO 11357, DSC^b
Glass transition temperature					°C	ISO 11357, DSC^b
Heat deflection temperature at 1.8 MPa (A)		70	66		°C	ISO 75	Injection molded
		90	94		°C	ISO 75	3D printed XY / flat at 270°C
Heat deflection temperature at 0.45 MPa (B)		204	178		°C	ISO 75	Injection molded
		165	174		°C	ISO 75	3D printed XY / flat at 270°C
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Density		1098	1156		kg/m³	ISO 1183
pH			4.9				1% in H₂O
Water absorption		3.1	7.9		%	ISO 62	24 hours at 23°C
Water content - coulometric Karl Fischer		10700	11500		μg/g	ISO 12937
Water content - coulometric Karl Fischer		1500	1300		μg/g	ISO 12937	after drying
Water content		0.08	0.07		%	ISO 15512	after drying at 120°C for 2 hours
non-volatile-matter content		92.3	96.7		%	ISO 3251

^a. Organic based color. ^b. Dried at 80°C for 8 hours. ^c. Conditioned at 70% humidity and 25°C. ^d. DSC = Differential Scanning Calorimetry at 10°C/minute.

Note: results are generated according to the valid testing standards indicated above and the standard operating procedures used by the testing facilities.

Packaging and Handling

Delivery Form
1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameter 3D printer filament.

Packaging
1 kg and 5 kg spools of 3D printer filament. Custom sizes are available upon request.

Storage
Ideally store the 3D printer filament in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 5 to 25°C in a sealed container with the provided Clariant Desi Pak® desiccant bag. If the 3D printer filament has been exposed to moisture, please dry at 80°C for 3-4 hours with a vacuum or desiccant drying system if possible. Minimum shelf life is 1 year from the date of shipping when properly stored.

Safety & MSDS

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