| Catalog |
ACMA00031816 |
| 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 |
3/4” (19mm); 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, 180°C, 2 min (%): ~2-3% |
| Packaging |
Standard packaging is corrugated boxes with polyethylene liners. Custom packaging available upon request. |
| Specification |
Standard Filament Sizes: 6.0 denier per filament (dpf) |
| Specific Gravity |
1.38 g/cm³ |
| Stability |
Chemical Reactivity: Good resistance to acids. Not resistant to strong alkalis. Good resistance to organic solvents. |
| Tenacity |
~7.9 g/den |
| Thermal Resist |
Effect of Heat: Sticks at 440 to 450°F. Softens at 464°F. Melts at 500°F. |
| Type |
Low Shrink |
