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Ultramid® C 40LX 01

Polyamide 66/6 Copolymer

Supplied by BASF Corporation

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Product Description
Ultramid C40LX 01 is a high viscosity, copolymer PA6/66 grade. Improved transparency and gloss are enhanced by the incorporation of a high dose of lubricant. It conforms to FDA requirements including, 21 CFR 177.1500, EU Directive 2002/72/EC, the German BfR recommendation "X Polyamide", 1.6.1998 or legislations for other countries will be provided on request.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Additive 
  • Lubricant
Features 
  • High Viscosity
  • Lubricated
  
Uses 
  • Monofilaments
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Film Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ISO 60
Water Absorption
     ISO 62 2
Saturation
%
  
Equilibrium
%
  
Viscosity Number (96% H2SO4 (Sulphuric Acid))
cm³/g
 ISO 307
Moisture Content
%
 ISO 15512
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 ISO 3146
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Pellet Shape
 
  
Pellet Size
mil
  
Relative Viscosity - 1% in 96% Sulfuric Acid
 
 ISO 307
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: High Viscosity.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Monofilaments, Monofilament.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Tested in accordance with ISO 10350. 23°C/50%r.h. unless otherwise noted.
 
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