PA6

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
synthetic material
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Nylon_6
gptkb:Polyamide_6
gptkbp:biodegradable false
gptkbp:CASNumber 25038-54-4
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C6H11NO)n
gptkbp:color yes
white (natural)
gptkbp:density 1.13 g/cm³
gptkbp:flammability yes
gptkbp:hasGlassTransitionTemperature 47°C
gptkbp:hasProperty high mechanical strength
good abrasion resistance
good chemical resistance
good dyeability
good elasticity
gptkbp:hasWaterAbsorption 2.4% (24h, 23°C)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PA6
gptkbp:isRecyclable true
gptkbp:isThermoplastic true
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:DuPont
gptkb:DSM
gptkb:BASF
gptkb:Lanxess
gptkbp:meltingPoint 220°C
gptkbp:monomer caprolactam
gptkbp:producedBy ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam
gptkbp:sensitivity moisture
UV light
gptkbp:similarTo gptkb:PA66
gptkbp:tensileStrength 45–80 MPa
gptkbp:type gptkb:nylon
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:football
carpets
automotive parts
engineering plastics
fishing lines
industrial yarns
electrical components
packaging films
textile fibers
gptkbp:usedIn fiber spinning
extrusion
injection molding
film casting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Houston,_Renfrewshire,_Scotland
gptkb:Crosslee
gptkb:Vydyne
gptkb:Pielstick_diesel_engines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7