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Capran® PIR-1500

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Capran® PIR-1500 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1500, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.


Capran® PIR-1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film suitable for packaging applications that demand optimum protection and performance. It provides critical properties such as high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity and exceptional flex crack resistance.

Polymer Name: BOPA (Nylon) Film, Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Physical Form: Film

Features: Corona Treated, Excellent Performance, Gas Barrier, Good Barrier Properties, Good Flex Crack Resistance, Good Optical Properties

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

BOPA (Nylon) Film,

Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Contains PIR Resin,

Recycled,

Sustainable

Materials Features

Corona Treated,

Excellent Performance,

Gas Barrier,

Good Barrier Properties,

Good Flex Crack Resistance,

Good Optical Properties

Features

Capran® PIR-1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. Capran® PIR-1500 is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Balloons,

Biaxially Oriented Film,

Book Covers,

Film,

Flexible Packaging,

General Purpose,

Oriented Film,

Pharmaceutical Packaging,

Stand up Pouches,

Vacuum Bagging Film

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Stretch Films Extrusion,

Thermoforming

Properties

Physical Form

Film

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Thickness (Target, 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)15micronsAdvanSix Method
Average Thickness (Tolerance, 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)(±) 5%AdvanSix Method
Basis Weight (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)17.24g/sq.mAdvanSix Method
Coefficient of Friction - Kinetic (Film to Film, 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)0.5 - 0.9—ASTM D-1894
Coefficient of Friction - Kinetic (Film to Metal, 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)0.2 - 0.3—ASTM D-1894
Dimensional Stability - MD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)max. 3.0%Hot air at 320ºF (160ºC), 5 mins
Dimensional Stability - TD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)max. 2.5%Hot air at 320ºF (160ºC), 5 mins
Elongation at Break - MD (73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)80 - 110%ASTM D-882
Elongation at Break - TD (73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)80 - 110%ASTM D-882
Haze (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)max. 2.5%ASTM D-1003
Modulus Secant MD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)1,724 - 2,413MPaASTM D-882
Modulus Secant TD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)1,724 - 2,413MPaASTM D-882
Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 77ºF (25ºC), 0% RH)47 - 62cc/m²/dayASTM D-3985
Surface Tension Treated Side (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)min. 56dynes/cmASTM D-2578
Surface Tension Untreated Side (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)48 - 54dynes/cmASTM D-2578
Tensile Strength at Break - MD (73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)220 - 310MPaASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Break - TD (73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)220 - 310MPaASTM D-882
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (at 100ºF (37.7ºC), 100% RH)310 - 357gm/m²/dayASTM F-1249
Yield (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH)58.02sq.m/kgAdvanSix Method