NYCOSIX 446

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Nucleating Agent

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Fast Set-Up,

High Viscosity,

Nucleated

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Powertrain & UTH

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Under The Hood,

Engine Covers,

Fans,

Film,

Front Spoiler,

Housings,

Radiator End Caps,

Rods,

Shrouds,

Side Spoiler,

Tubing

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V2

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus	385000	psi	ASTM D 790
Flexural Strength	16675	psi	ASTMD 790
Hardness, Rockwell (R Scale)	120	-	ASTM D 785
Tensile Strength	11600	psi	ASTM D 638
Ultimate Elongation	40	%	ASTM D 638

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Relative Viscosity	4.0 - 4.4	SAV	NYCOA
Specific Gravity	1.13	-	ASTM D 792
Water Absorption (at 24 hours)	1.7	%	ASTM D 570
Water Extractable	0.8	%	NYCOA

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi)	155	°F	ASTM D 648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 65 psi)	375	°F	ASTM D 648
Melting Temperature	430	°F	ASTM D 789
Notched Izod Impact	1	ft.lbs./in	ASTM D 256

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA 21 CFR 177.1500,

ISO 9001,

UL 94

Compliance

• NYCO6 446 has been approved by Underwriters’ Laboratories in thicknesses of 3mm or greater in accordance with specification UL-94 V-2.
• NYCO6 446 complies with all the requirements of the FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1500.