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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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Nylon Extrusion Grade polyamide copolymer is designed specifically to improve processability during film manufacturing/converting, and end-use performance during distribution. This is proven to increase extruder throughput and reduce haze when incorporated into multilayer co-extruded cast or blown film structures. This product is ideal for use in shrink film for bone-in meat and other protein applications where thermoformability, high shrink, ovenability and puncture resistance are critical to deliver the desired shelf life and improve consumer satisfaction. This product is also ideal choices for retorted stand-up pouches (SUP) where thermal stability, flex-crack resistance and clarity are required to deliver on-the-shelf appeal.
Applications & Uses
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Properties
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Extractable Content max. 0.8 % SOP-702-307 Bulk Density 670 kg/m3 - Melting Point 194 (381) °C (°F) ASTM D-3418 Moisture (50% RH) 3.1 % ASTM D-570 Moisture (Saturation) 10 % ASTM D-570 Moisture Content max. 0.8 % ASTM D-6869 Pellet Shape Cylindrical - - Pellet Size 1.9-2.5 mm - SAV (at 96% Sulfuric Acid) 4 - - Specific Gravity (at 23°C (73.4°F)) 1.12 - ASTM D-792 Viscosity (FAV) 155 - ASTM D-789
Regulatory & Compliance
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Nylon Extrusion Grade copolymer conforms to FDA requirements of 21 CFR 177.1500 (a) (4) and (b) (4.2) for use as articles or components of articles intended for use in processing, handling and packaging food, provided that the finished articles meet the applicable use and/or extraction limitations and requirements of relevant regulations. This copolymer is in compliance with FDA-approved Food Contact Notification (FCN) No. 342. Specifically, this product is intended for use as a component of films applied in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, as described in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, of 21 CFR 176.170(c). Nylon Extrusion Grade is also suitable for use as a component of a food packaging according to the European Plastic Regulations (EC) No. 10/2011, amended in 2018 to No. 2018/79.
Packaging & Availability
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Nylon Extrusion Grade is available now in commercial quantities and can be supplied in either bag or Gaylord packaging. They are manufactured under GMP conditions on a proprietary polymerization line, meet FDA requirements [21 CFR 177.1500 (a) (4) and (b) (4.2)], and are qualified at multiple customers.