NYCOSIX 578

Chemical Family: Polyamides

NYCO6 578 is a very high viscosity resin particularly suitable for extrusion processing. Its high melt viscosity and strength provide ease of processing film from either flat or circular dies.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Powertrain & UTH

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand: NYCOSIX
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Flexural Modulus: 2583.75 - 2583.75 MPa
Processing Methods: Extrusion
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction
Printing & Packaging
Compliance: NYCO6 578 complies with all the requirements of the FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1500.
Technology: Plastics
Material Features: High Viscosity
Certifications and Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.1500
ISO 9001
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Under The Hood
Engine Covers
Fans
Food Packaging
Front Spoiler
Housings
Monofilaments
Pipes
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

6 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Flexural Modulus	375000	psi	ASTM D 790
Flexural Strength	13340	psi	ASTMD 790
Hardness, Rockwell (R Scale)	120	—	ASTM D 785
Notched Izod Impact	1.2	ft.lbs./in	ASTM D 256
Tensile Strength	12325	psi	ASTM D 638
Ultimate Elongation	100+	%	ASTM D 638

Table 2 of 3

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Relative Viscosity	4.00 - 4.4	SAV	NYCOA
Specific Gravity	1	—	ASTM D 792
Water Absorption (at 24 hours)	2	%	ASTM D 570
Water Extractable	0.8	%	NYCOA

Table 3 of 3

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi)	152	°F	ASTM D 648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 65 psi)	375	°F	ASTM D 648
Melting Temperature	428	°F	ASTM D 789