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B3S

BASF · Origin: Germany · Injection
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1.13Density g/cm³
80Tensile MPa
5Impact kJ/m²
75HDT °C
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About B3S (BASF PA6)

B3S is a PA6 grade from BASF, regularly exported by Ningbo Xianxunhe New Materials. Typical characteristics: High flow · High stiffness. Typical applications: Connector, fastener, thin-wall technical part.

Key typical values of B3S: density 1.13 g/cm³ · and tensile strength 80 MPa. All figures are manufacturer typical values for material selection reference — request the original TDS/COA before using them as purchase specifications.

We supply B3S on FOB Ningbo terms with a 1-ton MOQ and free samples (0.5–2 kg) for lab validation. In-stock grades are dispatched within 48 hours.

Physical properties

Density1.13 g/cm³ASTM D792 / ISO 1183
Water absorption1.8 %ASTM D570 / ISO 62

Mechanical properties

Tensile strength80 MPaASTM D638 / ISO 527
Elongation at break100 %ASTM D638 / ISO 527
Flexural modulus3000 MPaASTM D790 / ISO 178
Flexural strength120 MPaASTM D790 / ISO 178
Izod impact, notched5 kJ/m²ASTM D256 / ISO 180
Charpy impact7 kJ/m²ISO 179
HardnessR 121 ASTM D785

Thermal properties

HDT (0.45 MPa)75 °CASTM D648 / ISO 75
Vicat softening point205 °CASTM D1525 / ISO 306
Melting point220 °CISO 11357

Processing Guide for B3S (PA6)

Drying temperature80 °C
Drying time4–8 h
Melt temperature230–280 °C
Mold temperature60–100 °C

⚠ Hygroscopic material — drying is mandatory; residual moisture causes hydrolytic degradation and silver streaks.

Values above are industry-typical starting points — fine-tune according to part geometry, wall thickness and equipment.

FAQ about B3S

What is the density of B3S?

B3S has a typical density of 1.13 g/cm³ (ISO 1183).

What is the tensile strength of B3S?

The tensile strength of B3S is 80 MPa (ISO 527).

How impact resistant is B3S?

The notched impact strength of B3S is approximately 5 kJ/m² (ISO 180/179).

What is the heat deflection temperature of B3S?

The HDT of B3S (1.8 MPa, unannealed) is 75 °C (ISO 75).

What is the Vicat softening point of B3S?

The Vicat softening temperature of B3S is 205 °C (ISO 306).

Who manufactures B3S?

B3S is produced by BASF (origin: Germany). Xianxunhe supplies it as a trading partner with complete export documentation (COA, TDS on request).

What is B3S used for?

Typical applications of B3S: Connector, fastener, thin-wall technical part.

What is the MOQ and lead time for B3S?

MOQ is 1 ton, FOB Ningbo. In-stock grades dispatch within 24–48 hours; free samples (0.5–2 kg) are available for testing.

Datasheet values are compiled from manufacturer data sheets and third-party test reports, for reference only and without warranty of any kind. Please request the official TDS/COA from the manufacturer and test sufficiently before material selection. The COA of the shipped lot prevails.. Note: MFR test conditions may differ between grades and manufacturers, so MFR values are not directly comparable.

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