Nylene® 401 F

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Nylene Food-contact FDA compliant un-reinforced nylon 6 injection molding resin High flow characteristics at minimal processing temperatures Suitable for applications in both thin and heavy sections that require typical nylon characteristics and easy molding Compliant with 21CFR177.1500

Product families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand: Nylene
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Flexural Modulus: 2688.95 - 2688.95 MPa
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Markets: Consumer Goods
Applications: Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable
Material Features: Food Contact Acceptable
General Purpose
High Flow
Country Availability: Canada
USA
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: General Purpose
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength	11500	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	390000	psi	ASTM D790
Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C)	0.8	ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Elongation	50	%	ASTM D638

Table 2 of 3

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Method
Specific Gravity	1.14	ASTM D 792

Table 3 of 3

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load - DTUL (264 psi (1.8 MPa))	154	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load - DTUL (66 psi (0.45 Mpa))	360	°F	ASTM D648