NYCOSIX 578

Identification & Functionality

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

High Viscosity

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,

Food Packaging,

Front Spoiler,

Housings,

Monofilaments,

Pipes,

Radiator End Caps,

Shrouds,

Side Spoiler,

Tubes

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Applications

• Typical applications include barrier films in packaging, tubes, pipes, high strength monofilament, and tapes.

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus	375000	psi	ASTM D 790
Flexural Strength	13340	psi	ASTMD 790
Hardness, Rockwell (R Scale)	120	-	ASTM D 785
Notched Izod Impact	1.2	ft.lbs./in	ASTM D 256
Tensile Strength	12325	psi	ASTM D 638
Ultimate Elongation	100+	%	ASTM D 638

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Relative Viscosity	4.00 - 4.4	SAV	NYCOA
Specific Gravity	1	-	ASTM D 792
Water Absorption (at 24 hours)	2	%	ASTM D 570
Water Extractable	0.8	%	NYCOA

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi)	152	°F	ASTM D 648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 65 psi)	375	°F	ASTM D 648
Melting Temperature	428	°F	ASTM D 789

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA 21 CFR 177.1500,

ISO 9001

Compliance

• NYCO6 578 complies with all the requirements of the FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1500.