Description

Nylon 12 is a high-performance, semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic known for its exceptional combination of low moisture absorption, excellent chemical resistance, and good dimensional stability. This material matters for engineers and formulators seeking reliable components that perform in demanding environments where other plastics may fail. It is particularly needed by manufacturers in the automotive, industrial, and consumer goods sectors for applications requiring durability, flexibility, and resistance to fuels, oils, and various chemicals.

Application

• Automotive Fuel Lines & Tubing: Preferred for its excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, fuels, and brake fluids, ensuring long-term performance and safety.
• Industrial Hoses & Pneumatic Tubing: Used in air brake systems and fluid transfer due to its flexibility, pressure resistance, and low creep.
• Powder Coating & Additive Manufacturing: Serves as a fine, uniform powder for coating metal substrates (fluidized bed dipping, electrostatic spray) and as a feedstock for selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing.
• Electrical Cable Jacketing & Connectors: Provides excellent insulation properties, abrasion resistance, and protection in demanding electrical applications.
• Food & Beverage Contact Components: Used in food processing machinery parts and packaging films where compliance and chemical resistance are critical.
• Medical Device Components: Employed in catheters and surgical instrument housings for its biocompatibility, sterilizability, and mechanical properties.
• Consumer Goods: Found in sports equipment, zippers, and brush filaments due to its toughness, wear resistance, and aesthetic finish.
• Industrial Gears & Bearings: Suitable for low-load, low-friction mechanical parts requiring quiet operation and lubrication-free performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nylon 12
CAS No.	25038-74-8
Molecular Formula	(C12H23NO)n
Molecular Weight	~197.33 g/mol (monomer unit)
Synonyms	Polyamide 12; PA 12; Polylaurolactam; Poly(12-aminododecanoic acid); Poly(ω-laurolactam); Rilsan® (Arkema); Vestamid® (Evonik); Grilamid® (EMS-Grivory); Diamide LA; Laurolactam polymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nylon 12 is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through comprehensive testing of key parameters including melt flow index, moisture content, thermal properties (DSC), and mechanical strength. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request. We support compliance with relevant industry standards such as ISO, FDA (for food contact applications), and REACH.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). To prevent degradation of properties prior to processing, keep the original packaging sealed until use. Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White pellets or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Melting Point (DSC)	176 - 180 °C
Moisture Content	< 0.1 %
Relative Viscosity	1.8 - 2.2
Tensile Strength	> 45 MPa
Elongation at Break	> 200 %
Ash Content	< 0.05 %

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