NYLENE 406F
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

 
General Description    

  • Resin formulated to comply with FDA regulation 21CFR 177.1500 for food contact applications, and ANSI/NSF Standard 14
  • General purpose, fast cycling molding resin
  • Crystallization initiators provide fast molding cycles through rapid melt set-up
  • Parts molded from 406F have better dimensional stability at moisture equilibrium than parts molded from conventional nylon
 

Properties   

Physical Properties
Test Method
Units
Dry as Molded
 
Mechanical Properties
Test Method
Units
Dry as Molded
Tensile Strength
D638
psi MPa
10,900 (75)
Elongation
D638
%
25
Flexural Modulus
D790
psi MPa
400,000 (2760)
Notched Izod @ 23 °C
D256
ft. lb./ in. J/m
0.8 (43)
 
Thermal Properties Test Method Units
Dry as Molded
DTUL @ 264 psi/1.82 MPa
D648
°F °C
160 (71)
DTUL @ 66 psi/0.45 MPa
D648
°F °C
360 (182)
Melt Point
D3418
°F °C
420 (215)
 
 
Notes
All values are for dry as molded specimens. The data set forth herein has been carefully compiled by Polymeric Resources Corporation. Values shown are typical properties and are not for specification. Since processing variables will affect properties, the reproducibility of our data in a customer's facility is not guaranteed. There is no warranty of any kind either expressed or implied, applicable to the use of this information, and the user assumes all risk and liability in connection therewith.



Issued: 2009/09/23