Nylon 4,6

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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.

FTIR

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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