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UBE Nylon 5034 FDX40

Polyamide 66/6 Copolymer

Supplied by UBE Engineering Plastics, S.A.

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Product Description
UBE NYLON 5034 FDX40 is a high viscosity, nucleated Polyamide 6/6.6 copolymer. The material is suitable for cast film and air-cooled blown film production. Typical application is for shrink bags and pouches.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Nucleating Agent
Features 
  • Good Processability
  • High Clarity
  • High Viscosity
  • Low Neck-In
  • Nucleated
Uses 
  • Bags
  • Cast Film
  • Film
  • Shrink Wrap
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blown Film
  • Cast Film
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Coefficient of Friction
     ASTM D1894
vs. Itself - Dynamic
 
  
vs. Itself - Static
 
  
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Secant Modulus - MD (Cast Film)
psi
 ASTM D882
Tensile Strength - MD
     ASTM D882
Yield, Cast Film
psi
  
Break, Cast Film
psi
  
Tensile Elongation - MD (Break, Cast Film)
%
 ASTM D882
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 ISO 3146
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Surface Resistivity
ohms
 ASTM D257
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gardner Gloss
 
 ASTM D523
Haze
%
 ASTM D1003
Additional Information
The value listed as Melting Temperature, ISO 3146, was tested in accordance with ISO 11357.
The value listed as Surface Resistivity, ASTM D257, was tested in accordance with UBE test methods.
Coefficient of Friction, ASTM D1894, Dynamic: >1
Coefficient of Friction, ASTM D1894, Static: >1
Oxygen Permeability, ASTM D3985: 40 ml/m²/day
Relative Viscosity, JIS K6810, 96% H2SO4, conc. 1.0 g/100 ml: 3.89
Extractable Content, JIS K6810: <1.0 wt%
Molecular Ratio, PA6/PA6.6: 80/20
Water Vapor Permeability, JIS Z0208: 125 g/m²/day
Piercing Strength, JAS P1019, Cast Film: 9.5 N
Piercing Elongation, JAS P1019, Cast Film: 15 mm
Flex Crack Resistance, MIL B131B, 23°C, 1000 cycle, Cast Film: <10 hole/0.04 m²
Gelbo Test, MIL B131B, 5°C, 100 cycle, Cast Film: <10 hole/0.04 m²
Related Terminology
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Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA666, PA66/6.
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Neck-in, Low Neck In, High Viscosity, High Clarity, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Shrink Wrap, Cast Film.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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