Description

Aramid Fibers CAS NO 308069-56-9 are a class of high-performance synthetic fibers renowned for their exceptional strength, thermal stability, and resistance to impact and abrasion. These properties are critical for applications demanding lightweight yet robust materials that can withstand extreme environments. Key industries that rely on these advanced fibers include aerospace, military and defense, automotive composites, and industrial safety equipment manufacturing.

Application

• Ballistic Protection: Primary material for bullet-resistant vests, helmets, and vehicle armor due to high tensile strength and energy absorption.
• Aerospace Composites: Reinforcement in aircraft and spacecraft components, including interior panels and radomes, for weight reduction and structural integrity.
• Industrial Safety & Friction Products: Used in heat-resistant protective clothing for firefighters, gloves, and as reinforcement in brake pads and clutch facings.
• Automotive Lightweighting: Reinforcement fiber in high-performance tires, hoses, belts, and composite body parts to enhance durability and reduce weight.
• Optical Fiber Cables: Serves as a strength member in fiber optic cables to protect the delicate glass fibers during installation and under tension.
• Marine & Rope Applications: Manufacture of high-strength, low-stretch ropes, cables, and sailcloth for sailing and offshore operations.
• Electrical Insulation: Used in electrical insulation papers and felts for transformers and motors due to excellent thermal and dielectric properties.
• Sporting Goods: Reinforcement in high-performance sports equipment such as tennis rackets, hockey sticks, and bicycle frames.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aramid Fibers
CAS No.	308069-56-9
Molecular Formula	(C14H10N2O2)n
Molecular Weight	Polymer (Variable)
Synonyms	Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide); PPTA; Kevlar® (Trade Name); Twaron® (Trade Name); Technora® (Trade Name); Aromatic Polyamide Fiber; p-Aramid; High-Performance Fiber
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Aramid Fibers are manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of tests including tensile strength, modulus, denier/filament count, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and density. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with each shipment. Production adheres to relevant industry standards and can be tailored to meet specific customer and application requirements.

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 open flame to maintain the fiber's integrity and performance characteristics.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to Golden Filaments
Fiber Type	Para-aramid (PPTA)
Tensile Strength	> 20 cN/dtex
Initial Modulus	> 500 cN/dtex
Elongation at Break	2 - 4 %
Density	~1.44 g/cm³
Decomposition Temperature	> 500 °C
Moisture Regain	~ 4 - 7 %

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