HP PA12 Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS 10L/4 kg)
Material Safety Datasheet for HP PA 12, 10L/14 Kg. This is a material to be processed in HP 3D MultiJet Fusion (MJF) equipment only.
Read MoreHP 3D High Reusability PA 12
HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
Nylon 12 (Polyamide/PA 12)
Ideal for producing strong, low-cost, quality parts in low to high volumes
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 is a robust thermoplastic that produces high-density parts with balanced property profiles and strong structures. This material was designed for the production of functional parts across a variety of industries such as watertight applications without any additional post-processing.
Designed for Production
Produce strong, functional, and complex parts
at a low cost per part.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12, also known as Nylon PA12, is a thermoplastic material that produces high-density parts with balanced property profiles and strong structures. HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 provides good chemical resistance to oils, greases, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and alkalies and is the optimal material for complex assemblies, housings, enclosures, and watertight applications. Due to the surplus powder reusability, you can minimize the waste, thus achieving a low cost per part.
Work with Proto3000’s ISO 9001:2015 quality certified manufacturing services to have parts made with HP Nylon 12.
Applications
Rapid Prototyping
Prototypes and final parts.
Production Parts
Strong and durable end-use parts such as living hinges or snap fits
Consumer Goods and Electronics
Create customer-centric highly customized experiences
End of Arm Tooling
Lightweight tools customized for automation applications
Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Medical Devices
Build strong and high-customized devices for patient-specific results
Replacement Parts and Supply-Chain Fixes
Build parts when and where you need them, quickly and on-demand
Material Performance
HP 3D High Reusability PA12 delivers optimal mechanical properties. Engineered for the Multi Jet Fusion technology, this material tests the limits of functional part creation, optimizing cost and part quality, while also delivering high and, in many cases, industry-leading reusability at a low cost per part.
TENSILE STRENGTH
48 MPa/6960 psi (XY Axis)
48 MPa/6960 psi (Z axis)
BIOCOMPATIBILITY
Meets USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices
ELONGATION AT BREAK
20% (XY Axis)
15% (Z Axis)
PART DENSITY
N/A1.01 g//cm3 based on ASTM D792
Material Highlights
Material Characteristics
ASTM Method Testing
Powder melting point (DSC) –
187°C , 369°F, ASTM D3418
Particle size:
60 microns, ASTM D3451
Bulk density of powder:
0.425 g/cm3, 0.015 lb/in3
Density of parts:
1.01 g/cm3, ASTM D792
Biocompatibility –
Meets USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices.
Uses
Complex assemblies
Housings
Enclosures & connectors
Watertight applications
Orthotics, prosthetics and medical devices
End-of-arm tooling, robotics and automation
Industries
Industrial goods
Consumer goods
Healthcare
Education
Aerospace
Transportation and Automotive
Performance Scale
| Cost | |
| Flex | |
| Strength | |
| Surface Finish |
Material Color
Standard Grey
Post-Processing Available
Color Dyeing
Painting
Surface Treatment
Automated tumbling, hand sanding, and sandblasting
Related Resources
HP PA12 Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS 300L/130kg)
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS) for Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing Technology
Read MoreHP Bicompatability Statement for 3D Printed Parts
The HP Biocompatibility Statement for their 3D printing technology provides guidance on HP 3D600/3D700/3D710 Fusing and Detailing Agents and HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 Nylon 3D printing material
Read MoreHP 3D High Reusability PA 12 Material Datasheet
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (Nylon 12) Material Datasheet and Overview for HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology
Read MoreTechnical Specifications
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method | Value |
| Tensile strength, max load1 XY | ASTM D638 | 48 MPa/6960 psi |
| Tensile strength, max load1, Z | ASTM D638 | 48 MPa/6960 psi |
| Tensile modulus1, XY | ASTM D638 | 1700 MPa/247 ksi |
| Tensile modulus1, Z | ASTM D638 | 1800 MPa/261 ksi |
| Elongation at break1, XY | ASTM D638 | 20% |
| Elongation at break1, Z | ASTM D638 | 15% |
| Flexural strength2 (@ 5%), XY | ASTM D790 | 65 MPa/9425 psi |
| Flexural strength2 (@ 5%), Z | ASTM D790 | 70 MPa/10150 psi |
| Flexural modulus2, XY, Z | ASTM D790 | 1730 MPa/251 ksi |
| Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23°C), XYZ | ASTM D256 Test Method A | 3.5 kJ/m2 |
1 Test results realized under the ASTM D638 with a test rate of 10 mm/min, specimens type V.
2 Test results realized under ASTM D790 Procedure B at a test rate of 13.55 mm/min.
| Thermal Properties | Test Method | Value |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), XY, Z | ASTM D648 Test Method A | 175ºC / 347ºF |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), XY | ASTM D648 Test Method A | 95ºC / 203ºF |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), Z | 106ºC / 223ºF | |
| Reusability | ||
| Refresh ratio for stable performance | N/A | 20% |
| Recommended environmental conditions | N/A | Recommended relative humidity |
| Certifications | N/A | USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices, RoHS, EU REACH, PAHs |