Heat- and light-stabilized polyamide 12 elastomer for molding of sport shoe soles VESTAMID® eCO E40 CC50 is a PA 12 elastomer consisting of PA 12 segments and softening segments. The material is free of volatile or migrating plasticizer. The VESTAMID® E represents thermoplastic elastomers generically characterized as polyether block copolyamides (PEBA) consisting of PA 12 and polyether segments. VESTAMID® eCO E40 CC50 is especially developed for sport shoe soles. It has good impact strength at low temperatures. eCO stands for Evoniks aim to reduce CO2 trough use of renewable or circular feedstocks via mass-balance approach. VESTAMID® eCO E40 CC50 is supplied as spherical pellets in moisture-proof packaging, ready for processing. The process temperatures should be within a range of 170°C – 210°C. Pigmentation may affect values.

Heat stabilized and light resistant polyamide 12 compound VESTAMID® eCO LX9012 T8 B80 has been especially developed for the extrusion and co-extrusion of ski upper and decorative films. Decoration on the bottom side of injection molded sports shoe soles is a further application field. Films made of VESTAMID® eCO LX9012 T8 B80 feature high transparency, good screen and sublimation printing, outstanding scratch resistance, and excellent impact strength at low temperatures. The semi-crystalline compounds based on PA 12 absorb only low quantities of water. Therefore, molded parts show excellent dimensional stability, constantly high impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance at changing ambient humidity. eCO stands for Evoniks aim to reduce CO2 trough use of renewable or circular feedstocks via mass-balance approach. VESTAMID® eCO LX9012 T8 B80 is supplied as cylindrical granules, ready for processing in moisture-proof packaging.

VESTAMID® L1930 NC is a heat stabilized, with 30% milled glass fiber-reinforced PA 12 compound suitable for injection molding of stiff, relatively warp free molded parts. Due to the reinforcement moldings from this compound exhibit a high strength and rigidity. Because PA 12 absorbs only little water, the parts have a good dimensional stability and almost unaffected mechanical properties at changing ambient humidity. Due to the reinforcement the shrinking of moldings is decreased compared with unreinforced compounds. Using specialty short glass fibers for the reinforcement of VESTAMID® L1930 NC the difference between longitudinal and transverse shrinkage relating to the flow direction of the melt is significantly lower than with common glass fiber-reinforced products. Therefore especially low-warpage precision parts can be molded. As a semi-crystalline material VESTAMID® L1930 NC feature an outstanding chemical resistance, e.g., against fuels, oils and fats. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L1670 has been developed especially for the extrusion of thin wire insulations and cable jacketings. VESTAMID® L1670 coatings exhibit a low coefficient of friction which facilitates the laying of cable. Switchboard wiring isolated with VESTAMID® L1670 can be soldered with no worry of interference by the plastic resin. The wiring can be soldered without the need to strip the isolating layer. Jacketing of VESTAMID® L1670 protects buried cables from attack by termites. This partially crystalline polyamide 12 bases compounds have a very low water absorption. Therefore products produced from VESTAMID® L1670 maintain their dimensions in environments with varying humidity levels, while maintaining a high tenacity, a low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L1833 is a 23% glass fiber-re­inforced, easily demoldable and heat-stabilized polyamide 12 compound. Due to its mold release properties, VESTAMID® L1833 is suitable for the efficient production of injection molded parts with short cycle times. Further advantages of VESTAMID® L1833 are the characteristic properties of polyamide 12 as low water absorption, good dimensional stability and almost the same properties at changing ambient humidity. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L1940 NC is a heat-stabilized polyamide 12 compound for injection molding and for the extrusion wire insulation. Properties of compounds based on PA12 vary little with changing humidity due to low moisture absorption. Parts made of this semi-crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L2123 NC is a plasticized and high-viscosity polyamide 12 compound for the extrusion of flexible tubing and hoses especially for automotive industry. Tubing according to DIN 73 378, Type: PA 12-PHL. VESTAMID® L2123 NC is characterized by a high melt viscosity, optimized cold temperature impact resistance and good dimensional control during pipe extrusion. Properties of compounds based on PA12 vary little with changing humidity due to low moisture absorption. Parts made of this semi-crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L2124 NC is a plasticized, heat- and light- stabilized polyamide 12 compound for the extrusion of flexible tubing and hoses especially for oil and petrochemical applications. Tubing according to DIN 73 378, Type: PA 12-PHL. VESTAMID® L2124 NC is characterized by a high melt viscosity and good dimensional control during pipe extrusion. Properties of compounds based on PA12 vary little with changing humidity due to low moisture absorption. Parts made of this semi-crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L2140 NC is a heat- and light- stabilized polyamide 12 compound for the extrusion of tubing (e.g. fuel lines) and semi-finished products. Tubing according to DIN 73 378, Type: PA 12-HL. Properties of compounds based on PA12 vary little with changing humidity due to low moisture absorption. Parts made of this semi-crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L2170 OR E20005 has been designed especially for the extrusion of cable sheathings, but it can be used advantageously also for the manufacture of semi-finished products like tubes, rods, sheets, and profiles. As a partially crystalline Polyamide 12, VESTAMID® L2170 OR E20005 exhibits a low coefficient of friction which eases the installation of cables in ducts. Sheathings made of VESTAMID® L2170 orange E20005 protect direct buried cables from attack by termites and rodents, due to their tough and smooth surface finish. Because of low water absorption parts produced from VESTAMID® L2170 OR E20005 maintain their dimension in environments with varying humidity levels, while maintaining a high toughness, a low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L-GB30 NC is a glass bead –reinforced heat stabilized Polyamide 12 for injection molding. The material contains about 30% microglass beads, an ageing protective agent and a processing aid for a fast and even form filling. Due to the reinforcement moldings from this compound exhibit a higher strength, an isotropic shrinkage and good heat resistance, excellent for gear housings for mechanical counting mechanisms (e.g.speedometers or water gauges). Further advantages of VESTAMID® L-GB30 NC are the characterizing properties of PA12, e.g., low water absorption, good dimensional stability and nearly constant mechanical properties at changing ambient humidity. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L-GF15 NC is a glass fiber –reinforced heat stabilized Polyamide 12 for injection molding. The material contains about 15% glass fibers, an ageing protective agent and a processing aid for a fast and even form filling. Due to the reinforcement moldings from this compound exhibit a higher strength and good heat resistance, excellent for gear housings for electric window openers in cars. Further advantages of VESTAMID® L-GF15 NC are the characterizing properties of PA12, e.g., low water absorption, good dimensional stability and nearly constant mechanical properties at changing ambient humidity. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L-GF30 BK E70285 is a glass fiber reinforced, heat-stabilized PA 12 compound with good IR laser transparency for injection molding. The material contains about 30% glass fibers, an ageing protective agent and processing aid for a fast and even form filling. VESTAMID® L-GF30 BK E70285 is laser-weldable by a diode-pumped or solid-state laser in the range of 808–1064 nm. Using glass fiber reinforcement the strength and the heat deflection temperature are significantly increased. Further advantages of VESTAMID® L-GF30 BK E70285 are the characteristic properties of polyamide 12 as low water absorption, good dimensional stability and almost the same properties at changing ambient humidity. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L-GF30 NC is a glass fiber –reinforced heat stabilized Polyamide 12 for injection molding. The material contains about 30% glass fibers, an ageing protective agent and a processing aid for a fast and even form filling. Due to the reinforcement moldings from this compound exhibit a higher strength and good heat resistance. Further advantages of VESTAMID® L-GF30 NC are the characterizing properties of PA12, e.g., low water absorption, good dimensional stability and nearly constant mechanical properties at changing ambient humidity. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L-R2-GF25 BK glass fiber-reinforced, electrically conductive polyamide 12 for injection molding process, especially for molded parts for explosion-protected equipment and systems. The parts based on PA 12 absorb only small amounts of water and components made of this material therefore show excellent dimensional stability under changing ambient humidity. The resistance values of the finished parts are dependent on the processing conditions. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L-R3-MHI BK is a medium viscosity heat and light-stabilized PA 12 compound for the injection molding process. Furthermore it is antistatic and contains a processing aid for a fast and even form filling. VESTAMID® L-R3-MHI BK offers a good impact resistance at low temperatures. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® L-R7-MHI BK is a medium viscosity, permanently antistatic PA12 resin with enhanced strength, especially at low temperatures. Furthermore it is antistatic and contains a processing aid for a fast and even form filling. The electrical resistance properties which can be achieved on the moulding depend on the processing conditions. Pigmentation may affect values.

Unfilled VESTAMID® polyamide 12 compounds Characterization: high viscosity, heat and light stabilized, with adhesion promoter Applications: extrusion coating of metal tubing In general, it can be said that long-chain, semi-crystalline polyamides absorb little water, are resistant to polar and non-polar solvents, exhibit low creep behavior and high impact resistance and can be used in a wide temperature range. Virtually no other polymer material in this price range exhibits these properties.

VESTAMID® LX9012 T10 has been specially designed for application in injection molded sport shoe soles. Parts made of VESTAMID® LX9012 T10 feature good bonding performance, good transparency, high flow ability, good screen and sublimation printing, outstanding scratch resistance, and excellent impact strength at low temperatures. The semi-crystalline compounds based on PA12 absorb only low quantities of water. Therefore, molded parts show excellent dimensional stability, constantly high impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance at changing ambient humidity.

VESTAMID® LX9012 T8 has been especially developed for the extrusion and co-extrusion of ski upper and decorative films. Decoration on the bottom side of injection molded sports shoe soles is a further application field. Films made of VESTAMID® LX9012 T8 feature high transparency, good screen and sublimation printing, outstanding scratch resistance, and excellent impact strength at low temperatures. The semi-crystalline compounds based on PA 12 absorb only low quantities of water. Therefore, molded parts show excellent dimensional stability, constantly high impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance at changing ambient humidity.

VESTAMID® LX9012 T9 has been especially developed for the extrusion and co-extrusion of ski upper and decorative films. Decoration on the bottom side of injection molded sports shoe soles is a further application field. Films made of VESTAMID® LX9012 T9 feature high transparency, good screen and sublimation printing, outstanding scratch resistance, and excellent impact strength at low temperatures. The semi-crystalline compounds based on PA 12 absorb only low quantities of water. Therefore, molded parts show excellent dimensional stability, constantly high impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance at changing ambient humidity.

VESTAMID® LX9012 T9V has been specially designed for application in injection molded sport shoe soles. Films made of VESTAMID® LX9012 T9V feature good transparency, good screen and sublimation printing, outstanding scratch resistance, and excellent impact strength at low temperatures. The semi-crystalline compound based on PA12 absorbs only low quantities of water. Therefore, molded parts show excellent dimensional stability, constantly high impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance at changing ambient humidity. VESTAMID® LX9012 T9V does not contain animal-derived ingredients (vegan).

VESTAMID® LX9012 has been especially developed for the extrusion and co-extrusion of ski upper and decorative films. Decoration on the bottom side of injection molded sports shoe soles is a further application field. Films made of VESTAMID® LX9012 feature high transparency, good screen and sublimation printing, outstanding scratch resistance, and excellent impact strength at low temperatures. The semi-crystalline compounds based on PA 12 absorb only low quantities of water. Therefore, molded parts show excellent dimensional stability, constantly high impact strength, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance at changing ambient humidity.

VESTAMID® LX9029 NC is a high viscosity, plasticized, heat- and light stabilized PA12 compound for extrusion and injection molding, especially suitable for the manufacturing of highly flexible tubes and hoses. The material based on PA12 absorbs only small amounts of water. Components made from this material therefore show excellent dimensional stability under changing ambient humidity. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® LX9057 GN E60044 is a heat- stabilized compound with an efficient halogen-free flame retardant. Tested according to UL94, it complies with the flammability classification V-2. The halogen-free formulation makes VESTAMID® LX9057 GN E60044 especially suitable for the electronic and cable industry. VESTAMID® LX9057 GN E60044 can be used for injection molding as well as for wire extrusion coating. The semi-crystalline compounds based on PA12 only absorb small amounts of water. Therefore manufactured parts exhibit excellent dimensional stability at changing ambient humidity, constant high toughness, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® LX9057 OR E20081 is a heat- stabilized compound with an efficient halogen-free flame retardant. Tested according to UL94, it complies with the flammability classification V-2. The halogen-free formulation makes VESTAMID® LX9057 OR E20081 especially suitable for the electronic and cable industry. VESTAMID® LX9057 OR E20081 can be used for injection molding as well as for wire extrusion coating. The semi-crystalline compounds based on PA12 only absorb small amounts of water. Therefore manufactured parts exhibit excellent dimensional stability at changing ambient humidity, constant high toughness, low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® LX9112 BK is a heat-stabilized, conductive polyamide 12 compound, especially developed for the pore-free extrusion coating of steel tubing. Compared to commonly use conductive extrusion compounds VESTAMID® LX9112 BK is distinguished by a significant lower melt viscosity and respectively by outstanding extrusion characteristics even in very thin coatings. Steel tubing coated with VESTAMID® LX9112 BK meet the requirements of the US automotive industry to prevent electrostatic charge caused by flowing liquid fuels. Due to the excellent impact strength and the good abrasion and chemical resistance of polyamide 12 the seamless coating with VESTAMID® LX9112 BK improves the corrosion resistance of steel tubing significantly.

VESTAMID® LX9117 BK is a glass-fiber-reinforced, electrically conductive PA12 molding compound that was developed in particular for the injection molding of connecting elements for fuel line systems (such as quick connectors). The electrical conductivity of VESTAMID® LX9117 BK changes only slightly on contact with fuels, even if they contain alcohol. This is of great importance for use in fuel-conducting systems. The material also has the advantageous properties characteristic of polyamide 12. The low water absorption leads to good dimensional stability of components in changing ambient humidity, and the other properties also remain virtually unchanged. Pigmentation may affect values.

VESTAMID® LX9119 NC is a medium-viscosity, glass fiber-reinforced, heat-stabilized polyamide 12 compound with good process-ability for sport components such as shoe soles requiring very good fatigue performance and bonding ability to TPUs. Parts made of the semi-crystalline polyamide VESTAMID® LX9119 NC are characterized by excellent dimensional stability, constantly high impact strength, low coefficient of friction, good chemical resistance at changing ambient humidity, and excellent bonding strength to TPU. VESTAMID® LX9119 NC is suitable for production of injection molded parts with efficient cycle times.

VESTAMID® LX9123 NC is a high-viscosity, glass fiber-reinforced, heat and UV stabilized polyamide 12 compound with good process-ability for sport components such as shoe soles, which require very good fatigue performance. Parts made by the semi-crystalline polyamide VESTAMID® LX9123 NC are characterized by excellent dimensional stability, constantly high impact strength, low coefficient of friction, good chemical resistance at changing ambient humidity and excellent TPU bonding strength. The low melting point of VESTAMID® LX9123 NC enables especially the injection molding of parts with a wide processing window. It is suitable for applications with high ratio of flow length to wall thickness. Properties of compounds based on polyamide 12 vary little with changing humidity due to very low moisture absorption. VESTAMID® LX9123 NC is suitable for production of injection molded parts with efficient cycle times.

Plasticized VESTAMID® polyamide 12 compounds Characterization: high viscosity, plasticized, light and heat stabilized Applications: flexible tubing and hoses In general, it can be said that long-chain, semi-crystalline polyamides absorb little water, are resistant to polar and non-polar solvents, exhibit low creep behavior and high impact resistance and can be used in a wide temperature range. Virtually no other polymer material in this price range exhibits these properties.

VESTAMID® NRG 1001 NC is a high-viscosity, plasticized and impact-modified PA 12 compound with heat and light stabilizers for the extrusion of flexible tubing and hoses especially for oil and petrochemical applications. VESTAMID® NRG 1001 NC is characterized by easy processing and good dimensional control during pipe extrusion, especially when processing large pipe diameters. Properties of compounds based on polyamide 12 vary little with changing humidity due to low moisture absorption. Parts made of the described semi-crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, low coefficient of sliding friction and good chemical resistance.

VESTAMID® NRG 1902 BK is a high-viscosity, plasticized and impact-modified PA 12 compound with heat and light stabilizers for the extrusion of flexible tubing and hoses especially for oil and petrochemical applications. VESTAMID® NRG 1902 BK is characterized by easy processing and good dimensional control during pipe extrusion, especially when processing large pipe diameters. Properties of compounds based on polyamide 12 vary little with changing humidity due to low moisture absorption. Parts made of the described semi-crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, low coefficient of sliding friction and good chemical resistance.

VESTAMID® NRG 2101 yellow is a high molecular grade PA 12 material developed by Evonik. Its superior performance characteristics make it an ideal choice for expanding the use of thermoplastic piping systems at higher operating pressures and larger diameters to replace metallic piping systems in a safe and cost effective manner. Besides extending the operating pressure limits of thermoplastic piping systems, VESTAMID® NRG 2101 yellow offers many of the same benefits, and in most instances more superior performance, as conventional PE piping systems. - Tough and durable - Corrosion resistant - Resistant to heavy hydrocarbons - High resistance to Slow Crack Growth and Rapid Crack Propagation - Increased installation efficiencies - Worry free performance These characteristics make the VESTAMID® NRG 2101 yellow material an ideal choice when selecting appropriate thermoplastic piping materials in extending your gas distribution infrastructure.

For Gas pipes Fittings VESTAMID® NRG 2901 BK is a high viscosity, heat stabilized compound with exceptional mold release properties. Additionally VESTAMID® NRG 2901 BK is nucleated to reduce the cycle time and shrinkage of molded parts. Generally mechanical properties of compounds based on PA 12 vary little with changing humidity due to their low moisture absorption. Parts made of this semi-crystalline material are characterized by exceptional impact strength, high abrasion resistance, low friction and good chemical resistance.

VESTAMID® NRG 3001 is a polyamide 12 compound developed for the manufacturing of hydrocarbon transport piping systems and liners. VESTAMID® NRG 3001 is characterized by easy processing and excellent dimensional control during pipe extrusion, especially by processing of large diameter pipes. The material has an excellent resistance to hydrocarbons (i.e. crude oil) and oilfield chemicals (i.e. paraffin inhibitors). The properties of components made of VESTAMID® NRG 3001 are not affected by the contact with these media, resulting in high dimensional stability.

VESTAMID® NRG 3101 YE is a high molecular grade PA 12 material developed by Evonik. VESTAMID® NRG 3101 YE is a polyamide 12 compound developed for the manufacturing of hydrocarbon transport piping systems and liners. VESTAMID® NRG 3101 YE is characterized by easy processing and excellent dimensional control during pipe extrusion, especially by processing of large diameter pipes. The material has an excellent compatibility against hydrocarbons (i.e. crude oil) and oilfield chemicals (i.e. paraffin inhibitors) resulting in high dimensional stability and unaffected properties of parts in contact with those.

VESTAMID® NRG 3901 BK is a high molecular grade PA 12 material developed by Evonik. VESTAMID® NRG 3901 BK is a polyamide 12 compound developed for the manufacturing of hydrocarbon transport piping systems and liners. VESTAMID® NRG 3901 BK is characterized by easy processing and excellent dimensional control during pipe extrusion, especially by processing of large diameter pipes. The material has an excellent compatibility against hydrocarbons (i.e. crude oil) and oilfield chemicals (i.e. paraffin inhibitors) resulting in high dimensional stability and unaffected properties of parts in contact with those.

For Steel Pipe Protection (Encasement) VESTAMID® NRG 4101 offers a flexible, mechanically tough encasement system that combines the advantages of polyethylene coating and cement mortar casing. Uses of VESTAMID® NRG Products: The important advantages of VESTAMID® NRG 4101 as an encasement material are: - unusually high impact resistance and toughness, even at low temperatures - excellent stress cracking resistance - excellent wear resistance - low sliding friction coefficient Product characteristics compared with other encasement materials: VESTAMID® NRG 4101 yellow has higher Shore hardness than polyethylene or polypropylene. In contrast to polyethylene or propylene encasement, therefore, the polyamide encasement offers, apart from the corrosion protection provided by the barrier effect, also mechanical protection for the encased steel pipe. Application areas for the new encasement material are found in non-conventional installation technologies such as: - horizontal directional drilling - the soil displacement method with non-steered displacement hammers - dynamic ramming - plow technology

For Steel Pipe Protection (Encasement) VESTAMID® NRG 4901 black offers a flexible, mechanically tough encasement system that combines the advantages of polyethylene coating and cement mortar casing. Uses of VESTAMID® NRG Products: The important advantages of VESTAMID® NRG 4901 as an encasement material are: - unusually high impact resistance and toughness, even at low temperatures - excellent stress cracking resistance - excellent wear resistance - low sliding friction coefficient Product characteristics compared with other encasement materials: VESTAMID® NRG 4901 black has higher Shore hardness than polyethylene or polypropylene. In contrast to polyethylene or propylene encasement, therefore, the polyamide encasement offers, apart from the corrosion protection provided by the barrier effect, also mechanical protection for the encased steel pipe. Application areas for the new encasement material are found in non-conventional installation technologies such as: - horizontal directional drilling - the soil displacement method with non-steered displacement hammers - dynamic ramming - plow technology