Abstract: A polyamide molding composition having good flame retardant and mold release characteristics and improved moldability comprises a nylon polyamide; 500-5000 ppm each of C.sub.12 -C.sub.20 aliphatic alcohol and an aluminum salt of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.20 fatty acid such that the ratio of the parts of salt to the parts of alcohol is at least about 1; and 100-600 ppm of a zinc salt of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.20 fatty acid.