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== Description ==

Nylon 12 is made by photonitrosation then polymerization of dodecalactam. Nylon 12 is similar in most properties to [[nylon%2011|nylon 11]], but it has more stretch and resilience. Nylon 12 has low water absorption and good stability. It is used for packaging film, metal coatings, and injection molded plastics. 

See also [[nylon%20fiber|nylon fiber]].
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Rilsan® 12; polylaurylamide

==Physical and Chemical Properties==

* Burns with yellow-orange flame and blue smoke; smells of burnt horn.  
* Tenacity = 3.8 g/denier (dry or wet);  
* Elongation = 40%;  
* Moisture regain = 2.2%
* Melting Point = 180-190 C
* Density = 1.01-1.04 g/ml

==Resources and Citations==

* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 553

* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

* Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986

* J.Gordon Cook, ''Handbook of Textile Fibres:II Man-made Fibres'', Merrow Publishing Co. , Durham, England



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