PA 6 / Nylon 6 is a synthetic thermoplastic linear polyamide with many other names such as Nylon 6, Polycaprolactam, Polyamide 6 and etc.
It is commonly used in manufacturing industry because of its excellent properties:
- high strength and stiffness at high temperature
- good impact strength, even at low temperature
- very good flow for easy processing
- good abrasion and wear resistance
- excellent fuel and oil resistance
- good fatigue resistance
- excellent surface appearance and good processability
- good electrical insulating properties
- evironmentally friendly, 100% recyclable
For many applications, PA 6 is modified using co-monomers or stabilizers during polymerization to introduce new chain end or functional groups, which changes the reactivity and chemical properties. This is often done to change the material dye-ability, mechanical properties or flame retardance.
Other information:
CAS Number: 25038-54-4
ECHA InfoCard: 100.124.824
PubChem CID: 32775
UNII: 14GUK8I73Z
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID6049694
PA 6 can be processed by all common melt processing techniques such as Injection Molding, Extrusion, 3D Printing, Film stretching, Spinning and etc.
Relative Viscosity is one of the most important parameter when choosing PA 6 material for different applications. Generally speaking, high viscosity material is suitable for tube drawing, blow moulding, film blowing processes; medium viscosity material is suitable for direct injection moulding and injection moulding after material modification; low viscosity material is suitable for thin wall product injection moulding.
Moresu MS240
MS240 is a bright nylon 6 raw chip with relative viscosity of 2.4.
The good flow property of our MS240 during injection process provide a better surface appearance, especially for large dimensions products such as automotive engine cover, truck cooling fan and etc.. It is also suitable for injection moulding of thin walls or complex structures products such as micro motor coil frame, large switch housing and etc.
MS240 can also be considered to use in high speed spinning manufacturing.
This product is supplied in dry state, generally cylindrical granules and packed in moisture-proof bags. The standard packing is 800kg PP bags.
Technical Properties
| Properties |
Unit |
Test Method |
Value |
Standard |
| Relative viscosity (RV) |
|
ISO 307 in 96% H2SO4 |
2.40 |
2.40±0.03 |
| Moisture content |
% |
Brabender |
0.04 |
≤0.05 |
| Extract content |
% |
International |
0.35 |
≤0.50 |
| Melting point |
o C |
ISO 3146 |
220 |
215 - 225 |
| NH2-Groups |
mmol/kg |
International |
43 |
M±4 |
| HO-Groups |
mmol/kg |
International |
55 |
M±4 |
| Colour index |
Alpha |
International |
4 |
≤5 |
| Chip size |
mm |
|
2.5 |
2.5±1 |
| Resin shape |
|
|
chip |
|
| Dirty spots ≥1mm |
point/100g |
|
0 |
≤5 |
The above data were checked with sample prepared within 24 hours. Sample conditions are dried and at 23oC with 50% humidity (unless otherwise specified). There are many factors that can affect the performance of materials. Please refer to our material instructions for specific applications. These information is not a legal guarantee.
The above data are only as part of our quality assurance plan regularly controlled parameters for reference only. We won't take any legal responsibility as these data do not imply any legally binding guarantee of the suitability of certain characteristics or specific purposes.
The product is normally in natural color. We also supply PA6 raw chip with different relative viscosity for different product applications.
By knowing your requirement, we can recommend the most suitable product for you.
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