Description

Nylon 6 is a versatile, semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic known for its excellent mechanical strength, wear resistance, and good chemical stability. This polymer is critical for manufacturers requiring durable, high-performance materials for demanding applications. It is widely utilized across the automotive, electronics, textile, and industrial manufacturing sectors for components that must withstand significant stress and friction.

Application

• Automotive Components: Used in the production of gears, bearings, bushings, and under-the-hood parts due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and thermal resistance.
• Textile Fibers: Serves as a primary material for synthetic fibers in carpets, apparel, and industrial fabrics like tire cord, offering durability and elasticity.
• Engineering Plastics: Molded into high-performance parts for electrical connectors, housings, and fasteners in consumer electronics and industrial equipment.
• Film & Packaging: Employed in the manufacture of flexible packaging films, especially for food products, providing excellent barrier properties and toughness.
• Consumer Goods: Found in items such as kitchen utensils, tool handles, and sports equipment where impact resistance and a smooth finish are required.
• Industrial Monofilaments: Used for brushes, fishing lines, and surgical sutures, leveraging its tensile strength and abrasion resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nylon 6
CAS No.	25038-54-4
Molecular Formula	(C₆H₁₁NO)ₙ
Molecular Weight	113.16 g/mol (monomer)
Synonyms	Polycaprolactam; Polyamide 6; PA 6; Perlon; Capron; Ultramid; Akulon; 6-Aminohexanoic acid homopolymer; Poly(iminocarbonylpentamethylene)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nylon 6 is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including testing for key parameters such as relative viscosity, melting point, and residual monomer content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the specifications for each lot are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the material should be kept in its original, moisture-proof packaging until use to prevent absorption of water, which can affect processing and final properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White pellets or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Relative Viscosity	2.2 - 3.5 (Typical)
Melting Point	215 - 225 °C
Moisture Content	< 0.1 %
Ash Content	< 0.05 %

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