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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Benefits of Using PIR-Grade Products from AdvanSix
- No compromise in performance or processability
- Greater recycled resin content less virgin resin) in end products
- Smaller anticipated environmental footprint
- No costly requalification needed for existing customers
- No added food contact concerns
- Cost-effective path to sustainability
Applications & Uses
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Aegis® PIR-H135QP is a lubricated, medium viscosity, nylon 6 extrusion grade homopolymer for cast or blown film
- The Best of Both Worlds: Trusted Performance and Sustainability
New PIR-grade products from AdvanSix offer manufacturers an opportunity to get the best of both worlds: trusted performance AND a reduced environmental footprint.
Because these products offer the same excellent physical and mechanical properties as their traditional counterparts, customers can also expect:
- A seamless path to producing more sustainable downstream products.
- No costly requalification process.
- No issues related to collection contamination or food contact.
- No issues typically associated with post-consumer recycled nylon.
Now manufacturers have the means of retaining packaging performance with raw materials that can help improve their reputation for sustainability. See Table 1 for application examples.
Table 1: Opportunities for PIR-Grade Nylon 6 Products
Opportunities Application Examples Products requiring compliance with FDA regulations - Food and medical packaging
Products having rigorous performance requirements - Thermoformed/shrink meat packaging
- Medical device packaging
Packaging that is traditionally difficult to recycle - Bag-in-box beverage packaging
Applications that cannot tolerate contamination of color/odor - Light-colored carpets
- Food packaging
Any end-product that customers want to align to their corporate sustainability goals. Applications requiring:
- Reduced virgin raw materials
- Increased recycle content
- Reduced environmental footprint
Properties
- Physical Form
- Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Melting Point 220 (428) ºC (ºF) D-3418 - Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions 96% SAV 3.75 - - Density 1.13 g/cm³ ASTM D-1505 Melt Flow Rate (at 235°C/1.0 kg or 455°F/1.0 kg) 1.2 g/10 min D-1238 Viscosity (FAV) 135 - D-789 - Gas Barrier Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Oxygen Permeability (at 73°F (23°C), 0% RH) 40.3 (2.600) cc/m²/day (cc/100 in2/day) - Oxygen Permeability (at 73°F (23°C), 0% RH) 14.0 (0.903) cc/m²/day (cc/100 in2/day) - Oxygen Permeability (at 73°F (23°C), 0% RH) 72.8 (4.697) cc/m²/day (cc/100 in2/day) - - Moisture Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Equilibrium Moisture (at 50% RH) 2.7 % - Extractable Content max. 0.8 % - Moisture Content max. 0.08 % - Saturation Moisture Content 9.5 % - Water Absorption in 24 hrs 1.6 % - - Note
Aegis® PIR-H135QP conforms to FDA requirements of 21 CFR 177.1500 as well as EU Directive 2011/10/EC. Aegis® PIR-H135QP homopolymer possesses the combination of strength, toughness and thermoforming properties associated with nylon 6 as well as excellent heat, chemical and abrasion resistance.
Regulatory & Compliance
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Technical Details & Test Data
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Melt Viscosity vs. Temperature
Melt Temperature: 220°C (428°F)
Melt Temperature Range: 232°C (450°F) to 271°C (520°F).
Two key factors affect the melt viscosity (stiffness or fluidity of the melt) :
1. The molecular weight (Mw) of the resin: Higher Mw resins will have a higher melt viscosity than lower Mw resins.
2. Temperature of the melt for any given Mw resin: Higher process temperatures will provide a more fluid melt viscosity
than lower process temperatures.Typical Barrel Profile for Cast Films
Barrel: 230-260°C (446-500°F)
Adapter: 260-266°C (500-510°F)
Die: 260°C (500°F)
Process Melt Temperature: 260-270°C (500-518°F)Typical Barrel Profile for Tubular (Blown) Films
Barrel: 246-254°C (474-490°F)
Adapter: 260°C (500°F)
Die: 254°C (490°F)
Process Melt Temperature: 254-260°C (490-500°F)Screw Parameters
Metering Section: 40%
Transition Section: 3 to 4 flights
Feed Section: Balance of screw length
Compression Ratio: 3.5:1 to 4.0:1
L/D Ratio: 24:1Metering Section Flight Depth
Screw Diameter Recommended Depth 1" 0.055" 1.5" 0.060" 2" 0.070" 2.5" 0.080" 3.5" 0.100" 4.5" 0.115" 6" 0.135"
Storage & Handling
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Material Handling
Aegis® PIR-H135QP is supplied in sealed containers and drying prior to processing is not required. However, higher moisture is the primary cause of processing issues. If drying becomes necessary, a dehumidifying or desiccant dryer operating at 80°C (176°F) is recommended. Drying time is dependent on moisture level. More information about safe handling procedures can be obtained by requesting the Safety Data Sheet.