Polyamide 6
3D Printer Filament
Clariant polyamide 6 3D printer filament is made of a good flowing Polyamide 6 that results in high performance 3D printed parts. Clariant Hostanox® P-EPQ® and Nylostab® S-EED® are added via a Renol® masterbatch to improve resistance to thermo-oxidative degradation and minimize yellowing due to ultraviolet radiation.
- Semi-crystalline thermoplastic
- High impact strength
- High stiffness
- Outstanding wear resistance
- Good coefficient of friction
- Very good temperature resistance
Optimized benefits
- Reduced thermo-oxidative degradation
- Increased process stability at high processing temperatures
- Improved long term heat and stability to ultraviolet and visible light
Applications*
- Mechanical and technical application parts that require toughness and durability
- Models
- Prototypes
*Subject to detailed product specifications.
Printing Parameters
- Print Temperature = 250-280°C
- Print Speed = 20-50 mm/s
- Bed Adhesion = directly on glass, polyimide film or a PEI surface all with a thin coating of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) based glue
- Bed Temperature = ideally heated up to 70°C
- Fan Settings = medium to high
Note: parameters are dependent on printer used; Clariant tests were performed on an Ultimaker 3 extended and a 3ntr A4 V2 printer.
Typical Property Values
Property | Typical Values | Units | Test Method | Test Specimen | |||
white | black | colora | natural | ||||
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |||||||
Tensile stress at yield, 50 mm/min | 76 | 78 | 75 | MPa | ISO 527 | Injection molded | |
Tensile elongation at break, 50 mm/min | 30 | 20 | 19 | % | ISO 527 | Injection molded | |
Flexural modulus | 2320 | 2480 | 2490 | MPa | ISO 178 | Injection molded | |
Flexural strength | 93 | 101 | 96 | MPa | ISO 178 | Injection molded | |
Izod impact strength notched | 2.9 | 4.0 | 2.8 | MPa | ISO 180 | Injection molded | |
Charpy impact strength notched | 5330 | J/m2 | ISO 180 | Injection molded | |||
THERMAL PROPERTIES | |||||||
Melting point | 221 | °C | ISO 11357, DSCb | ||||
Glass transition temperature | n/a | °C | ISO 11357, DSCb | ||||
Heat deflection temperature at 1.8 MPa (A) | 57 | 58 | 55 | °C | ISO 75 | Injection molded | |
Heat deflection temperature at 0.45 MPa (B) | 146 | 165 | 175 | °C | ISO 75 | Injection molded | |
Heat deflection temperature at 0.45 MPa (B) | °C | ISO 75 | 3D printed XY / flat | ||||
GENERAL PROPERTIES | |||||||
Density | 1143 | 1141 | 1130 | kg/m3 | ISO 1183 |
Note: results are generated according to the valid testing standards indicated above and the standard operating procedures used by the testing facilities.
Available Colors
Standard Color Range- White
- Black
- Grey
ColorWorks® ColorForward® consumer color directions 2019
- MADE IN HUMAN - Protect the core (red)
Packaging and Handling
Delivery form1.75 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 at least 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.
Please contact us for safety and regulatory details or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

David McCann
Contact Person