UBE Nylon 7034 B

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

Polyamide 612 (PA 612)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Recyclable,

Sustainable

Materials Features

Carbon-Dioxide Barrier,

Cost Effective,

Ease of Handling,

Good Heat Shrinkability,

Good Optical Properties,

Good Processability,

High Viscosity,

Light Weight,

Long Seal Life,

Low Emissions,

Puncture Resistant,

Recyclable

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Industrial — Other Industrial Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Other Packaging Materials

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Cast Films,

Film,

Flexible Packaging,

Food Preparation Equipment,

Indirect Food Contact Applications,

Industrial Film Applications,

Shrink Wrap

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blown Film Extrusion,

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion

Applications

Suitable for a wide range of applications requesting superior properties.

Properties

Color

Natural

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1110	kg/m3	ISO 1183

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting temperature (10°C/min)	201	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3

Optical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Haze	1	%	ASTM D 1003
Gloss	155	-	ASTM D 2457

Film Properties (PA Monolayer - Airblown Films)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	197 - 201	°C	ISO 11357-3
Crystallization Temperature (Tc)	142 - 146	°C	ISO 11357-3
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	43 - 47	°C	ISO 11357-3
Haze	1 - 3	%	ASTM D-1003
Gloss (at 60°)	130 - 150	%	ASTM D-523
Oxygen (T=23°C, RH=0%)	74 - 76	ml/m2.day	ASTM D-3985
Water Vapor (T=40°C, RH=90%)	110 - 130	g/m2.day	JIS Z-0208
Coefficient of Friction (Static)	0.50 - 0.54	—	ASTM D-1894
Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic)	0.50 - 0.54	—	ASTM D-1894
Tensile Strength at Yield	26 - 30	Mpa	ISO 527-3
Tensile Strength at Break	115 - 135	Mpa	ISO 527-3
Tensile Elongation at Break	500 - 520	%	ISO 527-3
Tensile Modulus	550 - 650	Mpa	ISO 527-3
Tear Load	1.6 - 1.8	N	ASTM D1922
Puncture Energy	34 - 36	mJ	JAS P-1019
Puncture Deformation	10.5 - 11.5	mm	JAS P-1019
Spencer Impact Energy	850 - 950	mJ	ASTM D3420
Flex Crack (Gelboflex) (at 23°C 1000 Cycles)	max. 20	Holes/0,04m2	Mil B-131C
Flex Crack (Gelboflex) (at 5°C 100 Cycles)	max. 0	Holes/0,04m2	Mil B-131C
Thermoforming Depth	max. 90 - 100	mm	UBE METHOD

Regulatory & Compliance

Food legislation compliance

• EC: Approved for indirect food contact & Approved for direct food contact.
• FDA: Approved for indirect food contact & Approved for direct food contact.

Technical Details & Test Data

Notes

• Equipment: 5 layers airblown line.
• Die: Diameter = 90 mm • Gap = 1,4 mm.
• Structure: PE (outer) / PE / PA (medium) / PE / PE (inner) •
• PA layer delaminated for the tests.
• Layer thickness distribution: PE = 50μm, PA = 50μm,
• PE = 50μm (Total film thickness = 150μm).
• Cooling conditions: Chiller temp. = 13ºC • Take off rolls = 35ºC.
• Film orientation: Blow-up ratio = 2,1 •
• Take-off speed = 6m min-1.
• Samples conditioning and testing conditions: T = 23ºC, RH = 50%.

UBE Nylon Grades for Shrink Films

Grades Types		Processability	Shrinkability	Optical properties	Puncture resistance	CO2 permeation
Standard	UBE Nylon 7034B	Exceptiona	Exceptiona	Exceptiona	Exceptional	Exceptiona