Plastics - Thermal Conductivity Coefficients

Reference data table for thermal conductivity coefficients of various plastic materials

MaterialThermal Conductivity (W/m·K)
Acetal (Delrin)0.2
Acrylic (PMMA)0.19
Celluloid (Cellulose Acetate)0.16
Epoxy0.23
Mylar (Polyethylene Terephthalate)0.14
Nylon 60.24
Nylon 6,60.25
Phenolic0.15
Polycarbonate0.2
Polyethylene (Low Density)0.33
Polyethylene (High Density)0.42
Polypropylene0.12
Polystyrene0.13
Polyurethane (Foam)0.025
Polyurethane (Solid)0.25
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)0.16
Teflon (PTFE)0.25
Urea Formaldehyde0.13