Nylon 4,6

Description

Nylon 4,6 is made by polymerizing 1,4-diaminobutane with adipic acid. Nylon 4,6 was introduced in 1984 as the fiber Stanyl. It is similar in most properties to nylon 6 and 6,6, but it has better dimensional stability. It is most often used in industrial applications.

See Nylon fiber.

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Synonyms and Related Terms

Stanyl

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Tenacity = 9.5 g/denier
• Melting Point = 300
• Density = 1.18

Resources and Citations

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