Nylon 6 Tubing Data

Product Characteristics                                    
  Agency Ratings                         *    FDA 21 CFR 177.1500
  

  Properties1                                              Test Method       English Units            SI Units
  Physical
     Specific Gravity                                      ASTM D792         1.14                     1.14
     Water Absorption
          @ 24 hrs                                         ASTM D570         1.8 %                    1.8 %
  Mechanical
     Tensile Strength
          @ Break2                                         ASTM D638         12000 psi                82.7 MPa (N/mm²)
     Tensile Elongation
          @ Break3                                         ASTM D638         70 %                     70 %
     Flexural Strength
          @ Yield2                                         ASTM D790         15000 psi                103 MPa (N/mm²)
  Impact
     Notched Izod Impact
          @ 73 °F (23 °C)                                  ASTM D256         0.7000 ft-lb/in          37.4 J/m