Description

Poly-p-Phenylene Terephthalamide is a high-performance synthetic polymer belonging to the aramid family, renowned for its exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength. This material is critical for applications demanding high tensile strength, flame resistance, and dimensional stability under extreme conditions. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the aerospace, military, automotive, and industrial safety equipment sectors seeking reliable, high-strength reinforcement fibers and composites.

Application

• Ballistic Protection: As a key component in bullet-resistant vests, helmets, and vehicle armor panels.
• Aerospace Composites: Reinforcement for lightweight, high-strength components in aircraft and spacecraft.
• Industrial Safety Gear: Manufacturing of heat-resistant and cut-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and firefighter suits.
• Automotive Components: Used in brake pads, clutch facings, and hoses for high-temperature environments.
• Optical Fiber Cables: As a strength member to protect fragile glass fibers during installation and service.
• High-Performance Ropes & Cables: For marine, climbing, and other applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios and durability.
• Asbestos Replacement: In gaskets, seals, and thermal insulation materials.
• Sporting Goods: Reinforcement in high-end tennis rackets, skis, and bicycle frames.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly-p-Phenylene Terephthalamide
CAS No.	25035-37-4
Molecular Formula	(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ
Molecular Weight	Polymer (Contact for details)
Synonyms	PPTA; Poly(1,4-phenylene terephthalamide); Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide); Aramid; Kevlar® (Trade Name); Twaron® (Trade Name); Technora® (Trade Name); Poly(imino-1,4-phenyleneiminocarbonyl-1,4-phenylenecarbonyl)
EINECS	246-634-0

Quality Control

Our Poly-p-Phenylene Terephthalamide is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency in intrinsic viscosity, tensile strength, and thermal properties. Quality is verified against rigorous internal specifications and relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and sources of excessive heat or ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to golden fibrous solid / Filament
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Intrinsic Viscosity	Contact for details
Tensile Strength	Contact for details
Decomposition Temperature	> 500 °C
Moisture Content	< 7.0 %
Ash Content	< 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.