Capran® 1200 is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film for packaging applications that require optimum protection and performance. It features a superior balance of properties, including a high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance.
Polymer Name: BOPA (Nylon) Film, Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Physical Form: Film
Features: Gas Barrier, Good Barrier Properties, Corona Treated, Good Optical Properties, Good Flex Crack Resistance, Excellent Performance
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| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Thickness Target (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 12 | micron | AdvanSix Method |
| Average Thickness Tolerance (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 5 | % | AdvanSix Method |
| Basis Weight (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 13.79 | g/sq.m | AdvanSix Method |
| Coefficient of Friction Kinetic (Film to Film at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 0.5 - 0.9 | - | ASTM D-1894 |
| Coefficient of Friction Kinetic (Film to Metal at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 0.2 - 0.3 | - | ASTM D-1894 |
| Dimensional Stability - MD (Hot air at 320°F(160°C), 5 mins) | max. 3 | % | - |
| Dimensional Stability - TD (Hot air at 320°F(160°C), 5 mins) | max. 2.5 | % | - |
| Elongation at Break - MD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 80 - 110 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Elongation at Break - TD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 80 - 110 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Haze (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | max. 4 | % | ASTM D-1003 |
| Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 77°F/0% RH, 25°C/0% RH) | 54 - 70 | cc/m2 /day | ASTM D-3985 |
| Secant Modulus - MD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 1,724 - 2,413 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Secant Modulus - TD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 1,724 - 2,413 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Surface Tension Treated Side (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | min. 56 | dynes/cm | ASTM D-2578 |
| Surface Tension Untreated Side (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 48 - 54 | dynes/cm | ASTM D-2578 |
| Tensile Strength at Break - MD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 220 - 310 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Strength at Break - TD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 220 - 310 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Water Vapor Transmission Rate (at 100°F/100% RH, 37.7°C/100% RH) | 357 - 403 | gm/m2 /day | ASTM F-1249 |
| Yield (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 72.52 | g/sq.m | AdvanSix Method |
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