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Aegis® PIR-H100MP is a lubricated and nucleated medium viscosity nylon 6 extrusion grade homopolymer for cast or blown film applications
Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Typical Properties
- Molded Properties
- Mechanical Properties (Film)
- Gas Barrier Properties
- Moisture Properties
- Note
Aegis® PIR-H100MP conforms to FDA requirements of 21 CFR 177.1500 as well as EU Directive 2011/10/EC. Aegis® PIR-H100MP homopolymer possesses the combination of strength, toughness and thermoforming properties associated with nylon 6 as well as excellent heat, chemical and abrasion resistance.
- Note
*Note: MD = Machine Direction and TD = Traverse Direction. Test samples obtained from 2-mil thick unoriented cast film.
- Note for Mechanical Properties
Processing conditions for test specimens: melt temperature = 240ºC (464ºF); mold temperature = 80ºC (176ºF).
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Point | 220 (428) | °C (°F) | ASTM D-3418 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.13 | g/cm³ | ASTM D-792 |
| Extractable Content | max. 0.8 | % | SOP-702-307 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 235°C/1.0 kg or 455°F/1.0 kg) | 2.6 | g/10 min | ASTM D-1238 |
| RV (at 96% Sulfuric Acid) | 3.35 | — | — |
| Viscosity (FAV) | 100 | — | ASTM D-789 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flexural Modulus - MD* (at 73°F (22.7°C) | 2650 | MPa | ASTM D-790 |
| Flexural Modulus - MD* (at 73°F (22.7°C) | 110 | MPa | ASTM D-790 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature - MD* (at 73°F ( 23°C)) | 61 (142) | ºC (ºF) | ASTM D-648 |
| Notched Izod - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 60 | J/m | ASTM D-256 |
| Tensile Modulus - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 3240 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Strength - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 80 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Yield Elongation - MD* (at 73°F (23°C), 0% RH) | 3.8 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength - MD* (at 23°C (73°F)) | 880 | N | ASTM D-1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength - TD* (at 23°C (73°F)) | 950 | N | ASTM D-1004 |
| Elongation - MD* (at 23°C (73°F)) | 340 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Elongation - TD* (at 23°C (73°F)) | 340 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Graves Tear - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 2140 | N | ASTM D-1004 |
| Graves Tear - TD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 2070 | N | ASTM D-882 |
| Puncture Index - MD*(at 73°F (23°C)) | 470 | gm/mil | ASTM D-5478 |
| Puncture Strength - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 960 | grams | ASTM D-5478 |
| Tensile Modulus - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 700 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Modulus - TD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 590 | MPa | ASTM D-5478 |
| Tensile Strength - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 90 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Strength - TD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 80 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Yield - MD* (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 30 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Yield (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 30 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Carbon Dioxide Permeability (at 23°C (73°F), 0% RH) | 72.8 | cc/m²/day | — |
| Nitrogen Permeability (at 73°F (23°C), 0% RH) | 14 | cc/m²/day | — |
| Oxygen Permeability (at 73°F (23°C), 0% RH) | 40.3 | cc/m²/day | D-3958 |
| Water Vapor Permeability (at 100°F (38°C), 100% RH ) | 992 | gm-mil/m²/day | F-1249 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Moisture (24 Hour) | 1.6 | % | ASTM D-570 |
| Moisture (50% RH) | 2.7 | % | ASTM D-570 |
| Moisture (Saturation) | 9.5 | % | ASTM D-570 |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.08 | % | ASTM D-6869 |
Regulatory & Compliance
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Technical Details & Test Data
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Melt Viscosity vs. Temperature
Melt Temperature: 220°C (428°F)
Melt Temperature Range: 232°C (450°F) to 271°C (520°F).
Two key factors affect the melt viscosity (stiffness or fluidity of the melt) :
1. The molecular weight (Mw) of the resin: Higher Mw resins will have a higher melt viscosity than lower Mw resins.
2. Temperature of the melt for any given Mw resin: Higher process temperatures will provide a more fluid melt viscosity
than lower process temperatures.Typical Barrel Profile for Cast Films
Barrel: 230-260°C (446-500°F)
Adapter: 260-266°C (500-510°F)
Die: 260°C (500°F)
Process Melt Temperature: 260-270°C (500-518°F)Typical Barrel Profile for Tubular (Blown) Films
Barrel: 246-254°C (474-490°F)
Adapter: 260°C (500°F)
Die: 254°C (490°F)
Process Melt Temperature: 254-260°C (490-500°F)Screw Parameters
Metering Section: 40%
Transition Section: 3 to 4 flights
Feed Section: Balance of screw length
Compression Ratio: 3.5:1 to 4.0:1
L/D Ratio: 24:1Metering Section Flight Depth
Screw Diameter Recommended Depth 1" 0.055" 1.5" 0.060" 2" 0.070" 2.5" 0.080" 3.5" 0.100" 4.5" 0.115" 6" 0.135"
Storage & Handling
- Processing Guidelines
Material Handling
Aegis® PIR-H100MP is supplied in sealed containers and drying prior to processing is not required. However, higher moisture is the primary cause of processing issues. If drying becomes necessary, a dehumidifying or desiccant dryer operating at 80°C (176°F) is recommended. Drying time is dependent on moisture level. More information about safe handling procedures can be obtained by requesting the Safety Data Sheet.