描述
VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 is a semi-crystalline, heat- and UV-stabilized polyamide 12 compound from Evonik Operations GmbH containing 30% bio-based content. It was developed primarily for injection molding and is especially suitable for sports and lifestyle applications where appearance, durability, dimensional stability and a more sustainable material concept are important.
The grade extends the LX9012 family into a bio-based material option while retaining the characteristic advantages of PA12. VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 is supplied in natural color and is described by Evonik as translucent, making it suitable for visible molded products where a clean technical appearance is required.
One of the most important performance characteristics is its durable scratch resistance. Evonik specifically states that components made from this semi-crystalline compound have excellent dimensional accuracy under changing ambient humidity and are durably scratch-resistant.
Low water absorption is a major reason for this dimensional stability. Current product data lists only 0.29% water absorption after 24 hours, which supports stable dimensions and mechanical properties in products exposed to changing indoor or outdoor humidity.
Mechanical toughness is another important advantage. Unnotched Charpy specimens are reported as no break at both 23°C and -30°C. Typical notched Charpy impact strength is approximately 10 kJ/m² at 23°C and 13 kJ/m² at -30°C, showing useful low-temperature toughness for sports and lifestyle products.
The current data also shows unusually high elongation for an engineering PA12 compound. Published strain at break is approximately 239%, with nominal strain at break of approximately 233%. This gives VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 a useful combination of flexibility, toughness and resistance to brittle failure.
From a sustainability perspective, the current product information includes a TÜV Rheinland-certified life-cycle assessment according to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. The published LCA values include a GWP saving of 1.5 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg compared with the 2023 reference, while the material itself is identified as a 30% bio-based PA12 compound.
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For official information on VESTAMID materials for sports applications, visit the Evonik VESTAMID Sports Page →.
Key Features of VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 30% Bio-Based PA12 | Supports lower-fossil-feedstock material concepts in sports and lifestyle products |
| Heat Stabilized | Helps maintain performance under elevated-temperature exposure |
| UV / Light / Weathering Stabilized | Supports applications exposed to sunlight and outdoor environments |
| Translucent Appearance | Suitable for visible molded lifestyle and sports components |
| Durable Scratch Resistance | Helps finished surfaces retain appearance during use |
| Low Water Absorption | Helps reduce humidity-related dimensional changes |
| Excellent Dimensional Stability | Supports precise molded geometry under varying humidity |
| High Elongation | Provides ductility and resistance to brittle fracture |
| Strong Low-Temperature Impact | Maintains useful toughness at -30°C |
| Electrically Insulating | Suitable for selected molded components requiring insulation |
| Semi-Crystalline Structure | Provides PA12 toughness and chemical resistance |
| General Chemical Resistance | Supports contact with common environmental media |
The combination of bio-based content and PA12 performance makes VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 particularly relevant for brands seeking a more sustainable resin without moving away from engineering-grade mechanical performance.
Typical Applications for VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30
VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 is primarily positioned for sports and lifestyle injection-molded products.
| Application Area | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Sports Equipment Components | Molded parts requiring toughness, scratch resistance and dimensional stability |
| Lifestyle Products | Visible molded components where surface quality is important |
| Protective Sports Components | Parts requiring impact resistance and low-temperature toughness |
| Wearable Product Components | Lightweight technical parts requiring PA12 flexibility |
| Footwear Components | Selected molded parts benefiting from toughness and scratch resistance |
| Outdoor Lifestyle Products | UV-stabilized molded components exposed to changing weather |
| Technical Consumer Products | Durable translucent engineering-plastic components |
| General Injection-Molded Parts | Semi-crystalline PA12 parts requiring dimensional stability |
Evonik’s current product information does not position VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 as a fuel-line or cable-extrusion grade. Its stated market focus is Sustainable, Sports and Lifestyle, with injection molding as the primary process.
Typical Properties of VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30
Physical & Rheological Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.01 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption, 24 h | 0.29% | ISO 62 / ASTM D570 |
| Shore D Hardness | 73 | ISO 7619-1 |
| Molding Shrinkage – Parallel | 1.1% | ISO 294-4 / 2577 |
| Molding Shrinkage – Normal | 1.1% | ISO 294-4 / 2577 |
| Structure | Semi-crystalline | Manufacturer information |
| Appearance | Natural Color / Translucent | Manufacturer information |
The balanced 1.1% / 1.1% molding shrinkage is useful for molded parts where relatively uniform dimensional behavior is desired.
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 1,170 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength | 45 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Yield Stress | 38 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Yield Strain | 5% | ISO 527 |
| Stress at 50% Strain | 31 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Stress at Break | 44 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Strain at Break | 239% | ISO 527 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 233% | ISO 527 |
| Charpy Impact Strength, 23°C | No Break | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength, -30°C | No Break | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Notched Impact, 23°C | 10 kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact, -30°C | 13 kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Flexural Modulus, 23°C | 951 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength, 23°C | 44 MPa | ISO 178 |
The very high strain at break and no-break unnotched Charpy results show that VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 is designed around toughness and ductility rather than maximum stiffness.
Thermal Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature | 176°C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Heat Stabilization | Yes | Manufacturer information |
| UV / Light / Weathering Stabilization | Yes | Manufacturer information |
The current product information does not publish HDT or Vicat values for this exact grade, so those properties are not substituted from conventional VESTAMID LX9012.
Sustainability & LCA Data
| LCA Property | Published Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Bio-Based Content Positioning | 30% bio-based PA12 compound | Manufacturer designation |
| LCA Certificate | VESTAMID LX modified Bio | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| LCA Certifier | TÜV Rheinland | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| Global Warming Potential incl. biogenic C incl. LUC | 7.0 kg CO₂ eq./kg | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| Global Warming Potential excl. biogenic C incl. LUC | 7.8 kg CO₂ eq./kg | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| GWP Saving vs. 2023 Reference | 1.5 kg CO₂ eq./kg lower | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| Blue Water Consumption | 572.2 kg | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| Land Use – ReCiPe 2016 | 7.2 annual crop eq.·y | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
The current LCA is especially useful for customers that need quantified environmental data for product carbon-footprint or material-selection work.
Why Choose VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30?
The main reason to choose VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 is the combination of bio-based content, durability and PA12 toughness.
Sports and lifestyle products are often highly visible and repeatedly handled. Surface scratching, impact damage and dimensional movement can quickly affect appearance and perceived quality. The grade addresses these requirements with durable scratch resistance, strong impact behavior and low moisture uptake.
The material is also highly ductile. A published strain at break of approximately 239% gives molded parts the ability to absorb significant deformation before failure. This can be valuable in clips, flexible features, protective elements and other components exposed to repeated handling.
Low-temperature toughness is particularly relevant for outdoor sports. VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 shows no break in unnotched Charpy testing at -30°C and a notched impact value of approximately 13 kJ/m² at the same temperature.
The 30% bio-based positioning allows manufacturers to increase the renewable-content share of a product while continuing to use a PA12 engineering resin.
Finally, the TÜV Rheinland-certified LCA provides quantified sustainability information rather than relying only on a qualitative “bio-based” description.
Processing Guidelines for VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30
VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 is developed primarily for injection molding. The current datasheet also lists thermoforming under its characteristics.
Published grade-specific processing data includes:
| Processing Parameter | Published Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Process | Injection Molding |
| Additional Listed Process | Thermoforming |
| Test Melt Temperature | 240°C |
| Test Mold Temperature | 60°C |
| Supply Condition | Ready-to-process cylindrical pellets |
| Packaging | Moisture-tight bags |
The 240°C melt temperature and 60°C mold temperature are published test conditions and provide a useful starting reference for injection molding.
Actual cylinder temperatures, nozzle temperature, injection speed, holding pressure and cooling time should be optimized according to part geometry, wall thickness, gate design and surface requirements.
VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 is supplied in ready-to-process condition in moisture-tight packaging. The use of clean, dry material is particularly important when appearance and translucent surface quality are important.
Because the current datasheet describes this grade’s property set as preliminary data generated from a limited number of production lots, processors should use the latest current TDS during final production qualification.
VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 vs. VESTAMID LX9012
| Feature | VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 | VESTAMID LX9012 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Polymer | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bio-Based Positioning | 30% bio-based | Conventional LX9012 grade |
| Appearance | Translucent / Natural | Transparent / Natural |
| Primary Process | Injection Molding | Film extrusion, profile extrusion, injection molding |
| Primary Market Focus | Sustainable, sports and lifestyle | Decorative films, ski upper films, sports applications |
| Tensile Modulus | Approx. 1,170 MPa | Approx. 1,100 MPa |
| 23°C Notched Impact | Approx. 10 kJ/m² | Approx. 13 kJ/m² |
| -30°C Notched Impact | Approx. 13 kJ/m² | Approx. 15 kJ/m² |
| Sustainability Data | TÜV Rheinland-certified LCA published | Standard grade positioning |
| Main Selection Reason | Renewable-content and injection-molding focus | Transparent film and decorative extrusion focus |
Choose VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 when the project requires a 30% bio-based PA12 with quantified LCA data for injection-molded sports or lifestyle products.
Choose conventional VESTAMID LX9012 when transparent film extrusion, ski upper films or decorative-film processing is the primary requirement.
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Technical Documents for VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30
| Document Type | Description |
|---|---|
| TDS | Current product information with physical, mechanical, thermal and LCA data |
| SDS | Safety Data Sheet |
| COA | Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis where available |
| LCA Information | TÜV Rheinland-certified life-cycle assessment data |
| Sustainability Documentation | Bio-based and environmental-performance information |
| Processing Information | Injection-molding and material-handling guidance |
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FAQ About VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30
Q1: What is VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30?
VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 is a semi-crystalline, heat- and UV-stabilized PA12 compound from Evonik containing 30% bio-based content and developed primarily for injection-molded sports and lifestyle products.
Q2: How much bio-based content does VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 contain?
The manufacturer identifies the grade as a 30% bio-based polyamide 12 compound.
Q3: Is VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 transparent?
Evonik currently describes the optical appearance as translucent, rather than fully transparent.
Q4: What is the density of VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30?
The typical density is approximately 1.01 g/cm³ according to ISO 1183.
Q5: What is the tensile modulus of VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30?
The typical tensile modulus is approximately 1,170 MPa according to ISO 527.
Q6: What is the strain at break of VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30?
The current published strain at break is approximately 239%, demonstrating high ductility.
Q7: What is the low-temperature impact performance?
Unnotched Charpy specimens show no break at -30°C, while notched impact strength is approximately 13 kJ/m² at -30°C.
Q8: What is the melting temperature of VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30?
The current published melting temperature is approximately 176°C according to ISO 11357.
Q9: Does VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 have certified sustainability data?
Yes. The current product information includes LCA data certified by TÜV Rheinland according to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044.
Q10: Can you provide VESTAMID LX9012 Bio30 TDS, SDS and LCA information?
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