Aegis® PIR-MBM
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Aegis® PIR-MBM resin from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Aegis® MBM, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Aegis® PIR-MBM resin is a terminated, non-delustered, bright, medium dye, medium viscosity nylon 6 resin for carpet fiber and synthetic turf extrusion applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Aegis® PIR
- Density
- 1,130.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Labeling Claims
- Contains PIR Resin, Recycled, Sustainable
- Contains PIR Resin
- Recycled
- Sustainable
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Fiber Spinning
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Application
Aegis® PIR-MBM is a terminated, non-delustered, bright medium dye, medium viscosity nylon 6 resin for carpet fiber and synthetic turf extrusion applications.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Medium Viscosity
- Neat Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Applications
- Carpet Fiber
- Industrial Applications
- Industrial Fiber Applications
- Turf Applications
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Fiber Spinning
- Benefits
No compromise in performance or processability; Greater recycled resin content less virgin resin) in end products; Smaller anticipated environmental footprint; No costly requalification needed for existing customers; No added food contact concerns; Cost-effective path to sustainability
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96% SAV | 2.83 | — | — |
| Density | 1.13 | g/cm³ | ASTM D-1505 |
| Extractable Content | max. 1.1 | % | SOP-702-307 |
| Melting Point | 220 (428) | ºC (ºF) | ASTM D-3418 |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.15 | % | ASTM D-6869 |
| Viscosity (FAV) | 61 ± 3 | — | ASTM D-789 |
