NYCOSIX 446

Chemical Family: Polyamides

NYCO6 446 is a high viscosity, nucleated Nylon 6 resin for extrusion processing. Its high viscosity and fast set-up time make NYCOA 446 an excellent material for extrusion of tubing, rods, sheet and film.

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: 2652.65 - 2652.65 MPa
Additives Included: Nucleating Agent
Processing Methods: Extrusion, Film Extrusion
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction
Printing & Packaging
Compliance: NYCO6 446 has been approved by Underwriters' Laboratories in thicknesses of 3mm or greater in accordance with specification UL-94 V-2.. NYCO6 446 complies with all the requirements of the FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1500.
Flame Rating: UL 94 V2
Technology: Plastics
Material Features: Fast Set-Up
High Viscosity
Nucleated
Certifications and Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.1500
ISO 9001
UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Under The Hood
Engine Covers
Fans
Film
Front Spoiler
Housings
Radiator End Caps
Rods
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion
Film Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

5 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Flexural Modulus	385000	psi	ASTM D 790
Flexural Strength	16675	psi	ASTMD 790
Hardness, Rockwell (R Scale)	120	—	ASTM D 785
Tensile Strength	11600	psi	ASTM D 638
Ultimate Elongation	40	%	ASTM D 638

Table 2 of 3

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Relative Viscosity	4.0 - 4.4	SAV	NYCOA
Specific Gravity	1.13	—	ASTM D 792
Water Absorption (at 24 hours)	1.7	%	ASTM D 570
Water Extractable	0.8	%	NYCOA

Table 3 of 3