Aegis® PIR-H135ZP
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Aegis® PIR-H135ZP resin from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Aegis® H135ZP, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Aegis® PIR-H135ZP resin is a high-viscosity nylon 6 extrusion grade homopolymer for cast or blown film applications. It offers a combination of strength, toughness and thermoforming properties as well as excellent heat, chemical and abrasion resistance.
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, Food Contact Acceptable, Recycled, Sustainable; Contains PIR Resin; Food Contact Acceptable; Recycled; Sustainable
- Processing Methods
Blow Molding, Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Thermoforming
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Printing & Packaging
- Application
Aegis® PIR-H135ZP is a high viscosity, nylon 6 extrusion grade homopolymer for cast and blown film applications.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Abrasion Resistant
- Chemical Resistant
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Strength
- Heat Resistance
- High Viscosity
- Homopolymer
- Improved Toughness
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.13 | g/cm³ | ASTM D-792 |
| Extractable Content | max. 0.8 | % | SOP-702-307 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 235°C/1.0 kg or 455°F/1.0 kg) | 1.2 | g/10 min | ASTM D-1238 |
| Melting Point | 220 (428) | ºC (ºF) | ASTM D-3418 |
| Moisture (24 Hour) | 1.6 | % | ASTM D-570 |
| Moisture (50% RH) | 2.7 | % | ASTM D-570 |
| Moisture (Saturation) | 9.5 | % | ASTM D-570 |
| RV (at 96% Sulfuric Acid) | 3.75 | — | — |
| Viscosity (FAV) | 135 | — | ASTM D-789 |
Table 2 of 5
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus - MD* (at 73°F (22.7°C) | 2610 | MPa | ASTM D-790 |
| Flexural Modulus - MD* (at 73°F (22.7°C) | 100 | MPa | ASTM D-790 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature - MD* (at 73°F ( 23°C)) | 55 (131) | ºC (ºF) | ASTM D-648 |
| Notched Izod - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 60 | J/m | ASTM D-256 |
| Tensile Modulus - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 2630 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Strength - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 80 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Yield Elongation - MD* (at 73°F (23°C), 0% RH) | 4.1 | % | ASTM D-882 |
Table 3 of 5
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmendorf Tear Strength - MD* (at 23°C (73°F)) | 860 | N | ASTM D-1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength - TD* (at 23°C (73°F)) | 990 | N | ASTM D-1004 |
| Elongation - MD* (at 23°C (73°F)) | 330 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Elongation - TD* (at 23°C (73°F)) | 330 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Graves Tear - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 2170 | N | ASTM D-1004 |
| Graves Tear - TD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 2380 | N | ASTM D-882 |
| Puncture Index - MD*(at 73°F (23°C)) | 470 | gm/mil | ASTM D-5478 |
| Puncture Strength - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 1050 | grams | ASTM D-5478 |
| Tensile Modulus - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 660 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Modulus - TD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 640 | MPa | ASTM D-5478 |
| Tensile Strength - MD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 90 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Strength - TD* (at 73°F (23°C)) | 90 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
Table 4 of 5
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide Permeability (at 23°C (73°F), 0% RH) | 72.8 (4.6) | cc.25μm/m²/day (cc.mil/100 in²/day) | — |
| Nitrogen Permeability | 14.0 (0.9) | cc.25μm/m²/day (cc.mil/100 in²/day) | — |
| Oxygen Permeability | 40.3 (2.6) | cc.25μm/m²/day (cc.mil/100 in²/day) | D-3958 |
| Water Vapor Permeability (at 100°F (38°C), 100% RH ) | 992 (64) | gm.25μm/m²/day (gm.mil/100 in²/day) | F-1249 |
Table 5 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | max. 0.08 | % | ASTM D-6869 |
