Technical Specifications
Base Polymer
Polyphthalamide (PPA) with short carbon fibers – semi-aromatic polyamide
Tensile Strength
~100–130 MPa (ISO 527)
Heat Deflection
~200–240 °C (HDT/A)
UV Resistance
Not UV-stabilized
Typical Applications
- Extreme-temperature parts near combustion engines
- High-temperature molds and pressure fixtures
- Aerospace prototypes (thermal >200 °C)
- Parts requiring chemical resistance at high temperature
- Metal part replacement in high-temperature applications
Printable After Technical Review – No Certificates on File
No robust RoHS, REACH, FDA or UL evidence is on file for this material in our approval list. SDS/TDS may be available from the manufacturer. For B2B orders with documentation requirements, please request manufacturer confirmation on a project-specific basis.
No robust RoHS, REACH, FDA or UL evidence is on file for this material in our approval list. SDS/TDS may be available from the manufacturer. For B2B orders with documentation requirements, please request manufacturer confirmation on a project-specific basis.
Material Documents
Material Profile
PPA (polyphthalamide) is a semi-aromatic polyamide – the aromatic ring structures in the polymer chain give it exceptional heat resistance, far exceeding aliphatic polyamides (PA6, PA12). Combined with carbon fibers, it forms a composite thermally surpassed only by PEEK or PEI.
When Is PPA-CF the Right Choice?
PPA-CF is a specialty material for extreme requirements. It makes sense when:
- Continuous use above 175 °C – where PAHT-CF is already at its limits
- High chemical load combined with high temperatures
- Weight-critical high-temperature parts – no metal possible
For less extreme requirements, PAHT-CF or PA12-CF are more economical.
Material Sourcing
PPA-CF is a specialty material with limited stock availability. When you place an order, we clarify material batch, lead time and technical datasheets on a project-specific basis.