Recycled Polymers
rPA6 Natural — Recycled Polyamide 6 Natural
This recycled PA6 (Nylon 6) grade is derived from post-industrial sources like textile waste and carpet fibers. It retains good strength, stiffness, and excellent wear resistance, suitable for automotive components, industrial parts, and textiles.
rPA6ReNylon 6EcoPA6 Natural
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.12-1.15 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 1.5-2.5 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.0-1.8 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.0-3.0 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 50-75 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 50-150 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 40-70 J/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 50-70 °C
- Melting Point
- 215-225 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 80-100 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 50-70 °C (0.45 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.8-4.2
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^12-10^14 Ohm·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good resistance to weak acids
- Bases
- Good resistance
- Solvents
- Attacked by strong acids and certain organic solvents
- UV Resistance
- Poor (requires UV stabilization)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (check local facilities)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Lower than virgin PA6
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Automotive parts
Electrical connectors
Gears
Textile fibers
Available grades
rPA6 Natural 30% Glass FiberEcoPA6 Black ReNylon