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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.
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Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Average Thickness (Target, 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 15 | microns | AdvanSix Method |
Average Thickness (Tolerance, 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | (±) 5 | % | AdvanSix Method |
Basis Weight (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 17.24 | g/sq.m | AdvanSix 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 - 2,413 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
Modulus Secant TD (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 1,724 - 2,413 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 77ºF (25ºC), 0% RH) | 47 - 62 | cc/m²/day | ASTM D-3985 |
Surface Tension Treated Side (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | min. 56 | dynes/cm | ASTM D-2578 |
Surface Tension Untreated Side (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 48 - 54 | dynes/cm | ASTM D-2578 |
Tensile Strength at Break - MD (73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 220 - 310 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
Tensile Strength at Break - TD (73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 220 - 310 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (at 100ºF (37.7ºC), 100% RH) | 310 - 357 | gm/m²/day | ASTM F-1249 |
Yield (at 73°F (22.7°C), 50% RH) | 58.02 | sq.m/kg | AdvanSix Method |