Nylon 6/12

Cat.No ACM26098555-1

Basic Information Description Application Features And Benefits

CAS	26098-55-5
Catalog Number	ACM26098555-1
Synonyms	Hexamethylenediamine-1,12-dodecanedioic acid polymer, Poly(hexamethylene dodecanediamide)
Molecular Formula	(C12H22O4 · C6H16N2)n
InChI	1S/C12H22O4.C6H16N2/c13-11(14)9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10-12(15)16;7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h1-10H2,(H,13,14)(H,15,16);1-8H2
InChI Key	ZMUCVNSKULGPQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point	218 °C (lit.)
Density	1.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form	pellets
MDL Number	MFCD00134001
NACRES	NA.23
Quality Level	100
Storage Temperature	2-8°C

Description Nylon 6/12 was developed as a low hygroscopic nylon.

Application Like other nylons, nylon 6/12 is easily modified with fiber reinforcement and internal lubricants to improve wear resistance and physical properties. Nylon 6/12 compounds are used in a wide range of applications including gears, cams, structural and electrical components. Nylon 6/12 is an ideal candidate for applications requiring good physical properties, high heat, moisture and chemical resistance, and good dimensional stability.

Features And Benefits The low hygroscopicity is due to its chemical structure; the more carbon atoms separating the amine groups, the lower the moisture absorption. Due to its lower hygroscopicity, nylon 6/12 does not swell like nylon 6 or nylon 6/6. The reduction in hygroscopicity results in a polymer with lower ductility than nylon 6 or nylon 6/6. Due to the reduced crystallinity of the polymer, the physical properties and HDT of the polymer are also lower.