PA 606-FR Flame Retardant SLS 3D Printing
PA 606-FR Nylon 12
Our Flame Retardant SLS Material
Passing strict aerospace flame tests usually means sacrificing part accuracy, but PA 606-FR Fire Retardant Nylon 12 proves you can meet safety standards without creating clunky prototypes. Engineered for selective laser sintering, this halogen-free polyamide blends high flame retardancy with precise dimensional accuracy, excellent tensile strength, and fine surface detail. That makes it the ultimate ally for aircraft cabin interiors, electronics housings, automotive ducts, and complex commercial assemblies where FAR 25.853 compliance is mandatory. Skip the heavy metals, preserve your geometric precision, and print tough, self-extinguishing flame-retardant parts ready for real-world flight testing today.
PA 606-FR Features
- Dark Gray
- Mechanical properties are similar to standard Nylon 12
- For applications where FAR certification is required (meets FAR 25.853 60 second burn specification)
- Suitable for interiors of aircraft, automotive, and other commercial transportation
- Excellent for laboratory ventilation and air handling
- Parts will exhibit a smooth surface finish and sharp feature detail
Mechanical Properties
| Imperial | Metric | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength XY Orientation |
6,962 psi |
48 MPa |
ASTM D638 |
| Tensil Modulus XY Orientation |
247,000 psi |
1,700 MPa |
ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus XY Orientation |
217,000 psi |
1,500 MPa |
ASTM D790 |
| Elongation at Break XY Orientation |
24% |
24% |
ASTM D638 |
| Izod Impact Strength - Notched XY Orientation |
0.6 ft-lb/in |
32 J/m |
ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact Strength - Unnotched XY Orientation |
6.3 ft-lb/in |
336 J/m |
ASTM D256 |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 73 | 73 | Pass |
Thermal Properties
| Imperial | Metric | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flammability 60 Second Burn | Pass |
Pass |
FAR 25.853 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 203°F at 264 psi | 95°C at 1.82 MPa | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 356°F at 66 psi | 180°C at 0.45 MPa | ASTM D648 |
Other Properties
| Imperial | Metric | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density | 0.266 oz/in3 | 0.46 g/cm3 | ASTM D1895 |
| Sintered Part Density | 0.590 oz/in3 | 1.02 g/cm3 | ASTM D792 |
| Particle Size (D50) | 0.002 inches | 55 microns | Laser Diffraction |
| Particle Size Range (D510-D90) |
0.001 - 0.004 inches |
30 - 100 microns |
Laser Diffraction |
Industrial SLS 3D Printing Materials & Additive Manufacturing
Discover high-performance Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) materials engineered for industrial prototyping and production. From stock Nylon 12 (PA 2201) to specialized glass-filled and fire-retardant polyamides, our materials deliver the dimensional stability, structural durability, and precision your engineering projects demand.
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