Nylon 11
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Description
Nylon 11 is composed of polymerized 11-amino-undecanoic acid. Nylon 11 was originally made from castor bean oil and marketed under the trademark of Rilsan®. Nylon 11 fibers have similar properties to nylon 6 and 6,6. Nylon 11, however is less dense, melts at a lower temperature and has better dimensional stability. It is often used for brush bristles, lingerie, bulked yarns, and injection molded plastics.
See also Nylon fiber.
Synonyms and Related Terms
PA11; polyamide 11; polyundecanamide; Nylon® [Du Pont]; Rilsan® [Arkema]; Rilsanite®
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Resistant to alkalis and most organic solvents. Degraded by concentrated acids and phenol.
- Burns with yellow-orange flame and blue smoke; smells of burnt horn.
- Fiber is smooth.
- Cross section is circular.
- Tenacity = 5.0-7.5 g/denier (dry or wet);
- Elongation = 25% (dry or wet);
- Moisture regain = 1.18%
- Melting Point = 189 C
- Density = 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
- F. Kidd, Brushmaking Materials, Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957