Aegis H73MP Honeywell Polyamide 6

Product Description

Aegis® H73MP is a lubricated and nucleated low viscosity nylon 6 extrusion grade homopolymer for cast or blown film. It conforms to FDA requirements of 21 CFR 177.1500 as well as EU Directive 2002/72/EC. It possesses the combination of strength, toughness and thermoforming properties associated with nylon 6 as well as excellent heat, chemical, and abrasion resistance.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

North America

Additive

Lubricant

Nucleating Agent

Features

Good Abrasion Resistance

Good Chemical Resistance

Good Strength

Good Toughness

High Heat Resistance

Homopolymer

Low Viscosity

Lubricated

Nucleated

Uses

Cast Film

Packaging

Agency Ratings

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Blown Film

Cast Film

Film Extrusion

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		g/cm³	ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (235°C/1.0 kg)		g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Water Absorption			ASTM D570
24 hr		%
Saturation		%
Equilibrium		%
Films	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Oxygen Permeability		cm³·mil/100in²/atm/24 hr	ASTM D3985
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Melting Temperature		°F
Additional Information
FAV, ASTM D789: 73 96% SAV: 3 Nitrogen Permeability: 14 (0.903) cc/m²/day (cc/100in²/day) Carbon Dioxide Permeability: 72.8 (4.697) cc/m²/day (cc/100in²/day) Moisture Content: 0.08% Extractable Content: 0.8%
Related Terminology
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Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA6.
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Viscosity, Good Strength, Good Toughness, Tough, High Heat Resistance, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Cast Film.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), EU (1).

Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Drying Temperature		°F
Suggested Max Moisture		%
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.		°F
Adapter Temperature		°F
Melt Temperature		°F
Die Temperature		°F
Extrusion Notes
The values listed above in Extrusion are for cast film. Typical Barrel Profile for Tubular (Blown) Films: Barrel Temperature: 246 to 254°C (474 to 490°F) Adapter Temperature: 260°C (500°F) Die Temperature: 254°C (490°F) Processing Melt Temperature: 254 to 260°C (490 to 500°F) Screw Parameters: Metering section: 40% Transition section: 3 to 4 flights Feed section balance of screw length Compression ratio: 3.5:1 to 4.0:1 L/D ratio: 24:1

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

Aegis® H73MP

Polyamide 6

Supplied by Honeywell