Aegis® H135ZP
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Aegis® 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
Product families
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Aegis®
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2,610.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
Blow Molding, Blown Film Extrusion, Compounding, Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Profile Extrusion, Thermoforming
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Composites End Use
- Profiles
- Material Features
- Abrasion Resistant
- Chemical Resistant
- Excellent Formability
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Strength
- Heat Resistance
- High Viscosity
- Homopolymer
- Regulatory Compliance
AdvanSix has more than 50 years of experience in the development and production of packaging resin that is safe and reliable for consumers and businesses. Aegis® packaging resins are manufactured to meet the stringent standards required of materials involved in the processing, handling and packaging of food. They meet all applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union (EU) food grade regulations, as outlined in FDA 21 CFR 177.1500 and Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011.
- Certifications and Compliance
- EC Regulation 2011/10
- FDA 21 CFR 177.1500
- FDA 21 CFR Regulations
- FDA Compliant
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
10 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 (455°F/1.0 kg)) | 1.2 | g/10min | ASTM D-1238 |
| Melting Point | 220 (428) | °C (°F) | 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 |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.08 | % | ASTM D-6869 |
| RV (at 96% Sulfuric Acid) | 3.75 | — | — |
| Viscosity (FAV) | 135 | — | ASTM D-789 |
Table 2 of 3
18 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide Permeability | 72.8 (4.6) | cc.25μm/m²/day (cc.mil/100 in²/day) | — |
| 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-1922 |
| 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 23°C (73°F)) | 2170 | N | ASTM D-1004 |
| Graves Tear - TD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 2380 | N | ASTM D-1004 |
| Nitrogen Permeability | 14.0 (0.9) | cc.25μm/m²/day (cc.mil/100 in²/day) | — |
| Oxygen Permeability (at 23°C (73°F)/0% RH) | 40.3 (2.6) | cc.25μm/m²/day (cc.mil/100 in²/day) | D-3958 |
| Puncture Index - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 470 | gm/mil | ASTM D-5478 |
| Puncture Strength - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 1050 | grams | ASTM D-5478 |
| Tensile Modulus - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 660 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
Table 3 of 3
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 2610 | MPa | ASTM D-790 |
| Flexural Strength - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 100 | MPa | ASTM D-790 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 55 (131) | °C (°F) | ASTM D-648 |
| Notched Izod - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 60 | J/m | ASTM D-256 |
| Tensile Modulus - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 2630 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Strength - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 80 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Yield Elongation - MD (at 23°C (73°F)) | 4.1 | % | ASTM D-882 |
