BASF · Ultramid B3EG3
Polyamide 6 with 15 percent glass fibre – the entry point into reinforced polyamides. Noticeably stiffer and more dimensionally stable than unfilled PA6, yet still appreciably tougher than the highly filled grades.
Rated 1 to 5 relative to the other materials in our range. This is an experience-based orientation aid, not a measured value – the hard numbers are in the table below.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Material class | Polyamide 6 (PA6) | grade designation |
| Reinforcement | 15 % glass fibre | grade designation |
| Density (ISO 1183) | 1.23 g/cm³ | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Tensile strength (ISO 527) | 130 MPa dry / 70 MPa conditioned | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Tensile modulus (ISO 527) | 5,800 MPa dry / 3,500 MPa conditioned | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Elongation at break (ISO 527) | 3.5 % dry / 15 % conditioned | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Charpy notched, 23 °C (ISO 179/1eA) | 8 kJ/m² dry / 20 kJ/m² conditioned | BASF ISO datasheet |
| HDT A, 1.8 MPa (ISO 75) | 190 °C | BASF ISO datasheet |
| HDT B, 0.45 MPa (ISO 75) | 215 °C | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Melting temperature (ISO 11357) | 220 °C | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Vicat softening temperature (ISO 306) | 210 °C | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Fire behaviour (UL 94, 1.6 mm) | HB | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Oxygen index (ISO 4589) | 22.5 % | BASF ISO datasheet |
| Water absorption, saturation | 8 % | BASF ISO datasheet |
These values are taken from the manufacturer datasheet and apply to the material, not to the printed part. In 3D printing the achievable properties depend on part orientation, layer height and process parameters – in the Z direction in particular they are lower. Please talk to us before relying on them for design.
“Qualified for functional parts” is a general classification. A functional part can be a simple clip or a main load-bearing member – the forces and load cases differ fundamentally. We therefore always assess in each individual case whether a material is suitable for your part.
Source: BASF SE, ISO datasheet Ultramid® B3EG3 (via Albis) · retrieved 2026-09-21
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