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CABELEC® CA3178

CABELEC® CA3178 by Cabot is an electrically conductive polyamide 6 (PA 6) grade with dispersed carbon black. Offers electrical and mechanical properties not impacted by normal atmospheric conditions. Designed for injection molding applications. CABELEC® CA3178 is used in explosives, electronic components, pigments and products for packaging and handling of electronic products where it is desirable to mitigate the hazard of electrostatic discharge. Complies with UL 94 HB flame rating.

CABELEC® CA3178 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Specific Gravity

1196 kg/m³

(23°C)

Cabot Test Methods

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

10 g/10 min

(275°C, 10 kg)

ISO 1133

Linear Mold Shrinkage

1.5 - 2.0 %

ASTM D955

Injection Molding Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Drying Temperature

80 °C

Barrel Nozzle Temperature

220 - 275 °C

Mold Temperature

60 °C

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CABELEC® CA3178 Properties

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Injection Molding Properties