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Product Information
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May 2004
Ultramid® B36LN
® = registered trade mark of
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
Product description Ultramid B36LN is a polyamide 6 grade of intermediate to high viscosity
that is well suited for the production of cast and blown film. Clarity and
thermoformability are enhanced by the incorporation of nucleating and slip
agent.
Supply form and storage Ultramid B36LN is supplied pre-dried and ready for processing in a variety
of moisture proof containers, such as boxes, bigbags (Asia) and bulk
containers.
Food legislation Certificates regarding the status of Ultramid B36LN with respect to the FDA
Regulation 21 CFR 177.1500 "Nylon Resins", the European Regulation
2002/72/EC, the German BfR recommendation "X.Polyamide", 1.6.1998
(Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung in der Neufassung vom 23.12.97 ein-
schließlich der neunten Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegen
ständeverordnung vom 07.04.2003) or legislations for other countries will be
provided on request.
Note While the descriptions, designs, data and information contained herein are
presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it is provided for your
guidance only. Because many factors may affect processing or applica-
tion/use, we recommend that you make tests to determine the suitability of a
product for your particular purpose prior to use. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY
KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
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Further, you expressly understand and agree that the descriptions, designs,
data and information furnished by BASF hereunder are provided gratis and
BASF assumes no obligation or liability for the description, designs, data
and information given or results obtained, all such being given and accepted
at your risk.
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Typical properties
Pellet properties
Test Method Unit Value
Viscosity Number ISO 307 cm³/g 218
(0.5% in 96% H2SO4)
RV (1% in 96% H2SO4) ISO 307 3.6
Melting point ISO 3146 °C 220
3
Density ISO 1183 g/cm 1.13
3
Bulk density Ultramid B36LN kg/m 780
Ultramid B36LN 01 kg/m³ 700
Pellet shape Ultramid B36LN oval
Ultramid B36LN 01 cylindrical
Pellet size mm 2 –2.5
Moisture content ISO 960 D % < 0.06
Water absorption, 23°C/50% rh % 2.6
Water absorption, saturation in % 9.5
water 23°C
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Lubricant
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Nucleation
Processing Ultramid B36LN may be processed on standard extrusion equipment.
Extruder screws of L:D 24-30 and compression ratio 3.0-3.5 are recommen-
ded.
Typical extruder settings are: zone 1 (feeding zone): 250-270°C,
zone 2-4: 240-270°C, adapter: 240-260°C, die: 240-260°C
Further information Europe:
www.basf.de
[email protected] Tel. +49 621 60 42888
NAFTA:
www.basf.com www.plasicsportal.com Tel: +01 800+527+8324
Asia:
www.basf-china.com.hk [email protected] Tel. +852 2731 0111
BASF Aktiengesellschaft BASF Corporation BASF East Asia
Polyamide and Intermediates G-KTI Regional Headquarters Ltd.
G-KTI E100 3000 Continental Dr G-KTI
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany Mt. Olive, NJ 07828 45th Fl, Jardine House
No. 1 Connaught Place
Central, Hong Kong
