The world’s largest PA6, proven and trusted in global mass production.
Durethan is a high-performance PA6 (polyamide 6) material portfolio offered by Envalior. Building on the inherent balance of strength, heat resistance, and chemical resistance typical of PA6, it integrates excellent processability, dimensional stability, and reliability at a high practical level, making it a well-engineered and robust engineering plastic. Durethan has a proven track record in fields where both mass-production capability and consistent quality are essential, including automotive, electrical and electronic, and industrial applications. Its broad lineup ranges from unreinforced grades to glass-fiber-reinforced, flame-retardant, impact-modified, and hydrolysis-resistant grades, enabling optimal material selection for each specific application. In addition, Durethan offers an excellent balance of stiffness, toughness, and long-term durability, contributing to lightweight design and cost reduction through metal replacement and part integration. For engineers seeking greater design freedom while maintaining stable and reliable mass production, Durethan is a trusted choice with a strong global track record.
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Material Type •PA6 (Polyamide 6) •Available in unreinforced, glass-fiber-reinforced (GF15–50%), flame-retardant, impact-modified, and hydrolysis-resistant grades Mechanical Properties (typical values, grade-dependent) •Tensile strength: 60–200 MPa •Flexural modulus: 2–10 GPa •Excellent balance of toughness and fatigue resistance •Glass-fiber-reinforced grades provide high stiffness and low creep Thermal Properties •Melting point: approx. 220 °C •HDT: approx. 65 °C for unreinforced grades; over 200 °C for GF-reinforced grades •Wide continuous-use temperature range with excellent thermal-cycling resistance Chemical & Environmental Resistance •Good resistance to oils, fuels, coolants, and various chemicals •Hydrolysis-resistant grades maintain stable properties even under high-temperature, high-humidity conditions •Extensive track record in automotive engine-compartment and E&E applications Electrical Properties (for E&E applications) •High electrical insulation performance •CTI-rated and flame-retardant grades (UL94 V-0) available, depending on grade Processing & Moldability •Excellent injection-molding processability •Grades designed for improved weld-line strength and surface appearance •High dimensional stability and reproducibility in mass production
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Typical Applications •Automotive: Engine-compartment components, structural parts, clips, and brackets •Electrical & Electronics: Connectors, switch components, and housings •Industrial Applications: Gears, housings, and mechanical components
Company information
Embario was established in April 2023 by the resin division of one of the top chemical manufacturers in the Netherlands, "DSM Engineering Materials," and the resin division of the German specialty chemicals manufacturer "Lanxess High Performance Materials." It is a company specializing in high-performance engineering materials with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Born from two companies with a combined history of 100 years, Embario focuses on sustainable high-performance solutions with deep expertise in materials and applications, supplying products to major global markets across a wide range of fields, including automotive and new mobility, electronics and electrical, and consumer goods. It has 32 locations in 8 countries worldwide, providing detailed services closely aligned with customers from its sales and development bases in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagoya, Japan.
