Akulon® XS32-C1 (FC-X9207)
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Akulon® XS32-C1 (FC-X9207) is a high-performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 material trusted worldwide for a wide range of applications, including automotive, electronics, electrical, furniture, and packaging. In molded parts, it delivers an impressive combination of design flexibility and ease of processing, complemented by outstanding mechanical properties across a wide temperature range and diverse conditions. For extrusion, it sets industry benchmarks, featuring remarkable strength, resilience, and ease of processing. This product features special attributes including high viscosity, lubrication, and compliance with food contact standards. It is ideally suited for film extrusion processes.
Product families
Applications
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Akulon®
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Additives Included
- Lubricant (Unspecified)
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Film Extrusion
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Material Features
- Food Contact Acceptable
- High Viscosity
- Lubricated
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Biaxially Oriented Film
- Film
- Oriented Film
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
- Biaxial Oriented Co-Extrusion Film Application Data
Broader processing window for biaxial stretching film; Thinner, stronger and lighter film with same properties; Higher transparency multilay
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 218 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel) | 0.9 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal) | 0.9 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
Table 2 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity Number | 210 | cm³/g | ISO 307, 1157, 1628 |
| RSV Formic Acid (1g/100ml) | 3.2 | — | DSM method |
| Melt Viscosity (at 260°C) | 1120 | Pa s | DSM method |
Table 3 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Heat Capacity | 1550 | J/(kg K) |
| Average Specific Heat Capacity (at 20-150°C) | 2250 | J/(kg K) |
Table 4 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 9.5 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 2.5 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1130 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 5 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of Elasticity (50 mm/min) | 450 | MPa | DSM-Method |
| Stress at Yield (parallel) | 32 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Maximum Stress (parallel) | 83 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Maximum Strain (parallel) | 350 | % | ISO 527-3 |
| Trouser Tear Resistance (parallel) | 32 | — | ISO 6383-1 |
| Puncture Resistance | 1300 | J/m | DSM-Method |
| Static Coefficient of Friction | 1.2 | — | ISO 8295 |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 1 | — | ISO 8295 |
Table 6 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparency/Clarity | 83 | % | DSM method |
| Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 23°C/0%r.h.) | 26 | cm³/(m²*d*bar) | DIS 15105-1/-2 |
| Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 23°C/85%r.h) | 38 | cm³/(m²*d*bar) | DIS 15105-1/-2 |
| Water Vapor Transmission Rate (at 23°C/85%r.h.) | 35 | g/(m²*d) | DIS 15106-1/-3 |
