| Catalog |
ACMA00031803 |
| Description |
A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of an ester of a substituted aromatic carboxylic acid, including but not restricted to substituted terephthalate units and parasubstituted hydroxybenzoate units. |
| Application |
Short cut Nylon fibers are used for reinforcement and abrasion resistance. |
| Cut Length |
1/8” (3mm); other lengths available upon request |
| Feature |
Dispersion: Easily dispersed in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. Surface treatment to aid dispersion applied as required. |
| Moisture Content |
Initial Moisture Content (%): <3.0 |
| Moisture Regain |
Average Moisture Regain of Polyester (%): <1.0 |
| Notes |
Shrinkage, Hot Air Free, 177°C, 30 min. (%): 2 to 16 |
| Packaging |
Standard packaging is corrugated boxes with polyethylene liners. Custom packaging available upon request. |
| Specification |
A blend of diameters from 2.0 to 8.0 denier per filament (dpf) selected for best price |
| Specific Gravity |
1.38 g/cm³ |
| Stability |
Chemical Reactivity: Good resistance to acids. Not resistant to strong alkalis. Good resistance to organic solvents. |
| Tenacity |
6 to 11 gpd |
| Thermal Resist |
Effect of Heat: Sticks at 440 to 445°F. Melts at 480 to 500°F. Yellows slightly at 300°F when held for 5 hours. |
| Type |
Blend |
