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UBE Nylon 1024 FD50

UBE Nylon 1024 FD50 is a Polyamide 6 (PA 6) polymer. It can be processed using film extrusion, extrusion, blown film extrusion.

Brand: UBE (97 products)

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Processing Methods: Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polyamides
Polymer Name
Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Polyamides

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Food Contact Acceptable,
Recyclable,
Sustainable
Materials Features
Cost Effective,
Ease of Handling,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Good Heat Shrinkability,
Good Optical Properties,
Good Processability,
Hydrolysis Resistant,
Improved Stick-Slip Response,
Light Weight,
Long Seal Life,
Low Emissions,
Oxygen Barrier,
Puncture Resistant,
Recyclable

Applications & Uses

Markets
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Cast Films,
Film,
Food Packaging,
Form Fill Seal Packaging,
Retort Pouches,
Sausage Casings
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Blown Film Extrusion,
Extrusion,
Film Extrusion
Applications

Suitable for triple bubble process. It provides an improved shrinkability, good slip properties, optimized meat adhesion and hydrolysis resistance.

Properties

Film Properties (PA Monolayer - Cast Films)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point217 - 221°CISO 11357-3
Crystallization Temperature (Tc)183 - 187°CISO 11357-3
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)57 - 61°CISO 11357-3
Haze2 - 3%ASTM D-1003
Gloss (at 60°)125 - 145%ASTM D-523
Oxygen (T=23°C, RH=0%)30 - 32ml/m2.dayASTM D-3985
Water Vapor (T=40°C, RH=90%)130 - 150g/m2.dayJIS Z-0208
Coefficient of Friction (Static)0.34 - 0.38-ASTM D-1894
Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic)0.34 - 0.38-ASTM D-1894
Tensile Strength at Yield33 - 37MpaISO 527-3
Tensile Strength at Break90 - 110MpaISO 527-3
Tensile Elongation at Break400 - 420%ISO 527-3
Tensile Modulus900 - 1000MpaISO 527-3
Tear Load0.8 - 1.0NASTM D1922
Puncture Energy28 - 30mJJAS P-1019
Puncture Deformation8 - 9mmJAS P-1019
Spencer Impact Energy700 - 800mJASTM D3420
Flex Crack (Gelboflex) (at 23°C 1000 Cycles)max. 80Holes/0,04m2Mil B-131C
Flex Crack (Gelboflex) (at 5°C 100 Cycles)max. 20Holes/0,04m2Mil B-131C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
EU Compliant,
FDA Compliant
Food legislation compliance
  • EC: Approved for indirect food contact & Approved for direct food contact.
  • FDA: Approved for indirect food contact & Approved for direct food contact.

Technical Details & Test Data

Notes
  • Equipment: Monolayer Cast line.
  • Die: Width = 350 mm; Coat hanger type.
  • Structure: PA monolayer.
  • Layer thickness distribution: PA = 50μm.
  • Cooling conditions: Chill roll temp. = 20ºC.
  • Samples conditioning and testing conditions: T =23ºC; RH = 50%.
UBE Nylon Grades for Sausage casings and Retort packaging
Grades Types   Processability Oxygen
barrier		 Optical
properties		 Puncture
resistance		 Easy opening
Functional UBE Nylon 1024 FD50 Suitable Exceptional Highly Suitable Exceptional Exceptional