NYCOTUFF - 1595 HS - NYCOA - PA 6 - Polyamides

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included: Impact Modifier
Chemical Family: Polyamides
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Composite Materials Functions: Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Polyamides
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
Thermoplastic Resins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Excellent Flexibility,
Excellent Toughness,
Good Processability,
High Melt Viscosity,
High Strength,
Impact Modified,
Medium Viscosity,
Resilient
Features: Injection molding of high strength parts can be accomplished with molding cycles almost equivalent to those obtained with general-purpose grade resins, even though higher cylinder temperatures may sometimes be required.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Industrial
Applications: Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Interior
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Pipes & Plumbing
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts
Composites End Use: Profiles
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Profiles,
Tubing
Composites Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion,
Injection Molding
Applications: NYCOTUFF 1595 HS resin has acceptance in diversified applications from convoluted tubing, windshield washer tubing, profile, to tough molded articles.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity	1.08	-	ASTM D 792
Water Absorption (at 24 hours)	1.7	%	ASTM D 570

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature	428	°F	ASTM D 789

Regulatory & Compliance

NYCOTUFF 1595 HS