NYCOSIX 589

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

Chemical Resistant,

Consistent High Quality,

Excellent Toughness,

Good Melt Strength,

High Temperature Strength,

High Viscosity

Product Highlight

NYCOSIX grades are available in a wide range of viscosities including low, medium, high, and ultra-high. In addition, nylon extractable levels can be customized, along with certain additive packages to meet customers’ specifications.  Finally, NYCOA’s NYCOSIX grades offer a unique opportunity to incorporate inorganic in-situ, introducing chemistries such as Nano-clay particles and micronized silica particles, as well as key additives that provide performance benefits across different applications.

Features

• NYCO6 589 also features very good toughness and resistance to chemical attack.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Powertrain & UTH

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Under The Hood,

Cable Jacketing,

Engine Covers,

Fans,

Front Spoiler,

Housings,

Profiles,

Radiator End Caps,

Shrouds,

Side Spoiler,

Tubing

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blow Molding,

Blown Film Extrusion,

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion,

Profile Extrusion

Applications

Due to their excellent balance of properties and higher added value versus competitive engineering materials, NYCOA nylons are used in a wide variety of market segments such as wire and cable, monofilaments, fluid containment tanks, tubing and profile, automotive, electrical/electronics, and sports and leisure.

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus	392000	psi	ASTM D 790
Flexural Strength	14500	psi	ASTM D 790
Hardness, Rockwell (R Scale)	120	-	ASTM D 785
Notched Izod Impact	1.3	ft.lbs./in	ASTM D 256
Tensile Strength	13000	psi	ASTM D 638
Ultimate Elongation	150	%	ASTM D 638

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Relative Viscosity	4.7- 5.2	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 66 psi)	375	°F	ASTM D 648
Melting Temperature	430	°F	ASTM D 789

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA 21 CFR 177.1500,

ISO 9001

Compliance

• NYCO6 589 complies with all the requirements of the FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1500.