NYCOTUFF 2176

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Plasticizer (Unspecified)

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

Polyamide Copolymer

Composite Materials Functions

Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Blends & Alloys,

Polyamides

Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins

Thermoplastic Resins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Easier Processing,

Enhanced Physical Properties,

Excellent Toughness,

Good Melt Strength,

High Ductility,

High Flexibility,

High Impact Resistance,

High Melt Viscosity,

High Strength,

High Viscosity,

Low Temperature Impact Resistance,

Plasticized,

Soft

Features

• NYCOTUFF 2176 was specifically formulated to offer high flexibility and strength, superior toughness and high impact resistance, even at low temperatures. The alloy offers improved recyclability with minimum loss in physical properties after repeated extrusions.
• This material performs well in applications where softness, ductility and exceptional impact resistance are required.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Hoses,

Mandrels,

Profiles,

Tubing

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Profile Extrusion

Applications

• NYCOTUFF 2176 is available with custom additive packages: heat stabilizer, UV stabilizer and/or flame retardant.
• Typical extrusion applications include hose mandrels for rubber vulcanization, high-pressure & hydraulic hoses, and flexible & vacuum tubing.

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Durometer	64	Shore D	ASTM D 2240
Flexural Modulus	92	psi	ASTM D 790
Flexural Strength	4000	psi	ASTMD 790
Notched Izod Impact	16 (NB)	ft.lbs./in	ASTM D 256
Tensile Strength	6400	psi	ASTM D 638
Ultimate Elongation	300+	%	ASTM D 638

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Linear Mold Shrinkage (Normal)	1	%	ASTM D 955
Linear Mold Shrinkage (Parallel)	0.8	%	ASTM D 955
Specific Gravity	1.07	-	ASTM D 792
Water Absorption (at 24 hours)	1	%	ASTM D 570

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature	423	°F	ASTM D 789

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 9001