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Nylene® NX4555
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Nylene Nucleated extrusion grade suitable for cast and blown film Excellent melt stability and good melt strength, plus faster set-up for increased line speeds Superior grease resistance, toughness, resistance to abrasion, and does not absorb food odors
Product families
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Nylene
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Additives Included
- Nucleating Agent
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Film Extrusion
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Abrasion Resistant
- Good Melt Strength
- Good Toughness
- Grease Resistant
- High Melt Stability
- Low Odor
- Nucleated
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Cast Films
- Film
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 38 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 60 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Secant Modulus | 652 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation | 290 | % | — |
Table 2 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.13 |
Table 3 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 215 | °C | ASTM D3418 |
Table 4 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmendorf Tear Strength | 56 | g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
Table 5 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| FDA/NSF Approved | Yes |
