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The family of nylons consists of several different types. Nylon 6/6, nylon 6, nylon
6/10, nylon 6/12, nylon 11, nylon 12, and nylon 6-6/6 copolymer are the most common. Of
these, nylon 6/6 and nylon 6 dominate the market (Plastics Technology Center). Nylon has
the following physical properties:
- Very good heat resistance
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Excellent wear resistance
- Moderate to high price
- Fair to easy processing
Estimates are not available for the amount of nylon used as manufacturing feedstock in
California. In general, nylon could be used in the manufacture of the following
commodities:
- Electrical connector
- Gear, slide, cams and bearings
- Cable ties and film packaging
- Fluid reservoirs
- Fishing line, brush bristles
- Automotive oil pans
- Fabric, carpeting, sportswear
- Sports and recreational equipment
Links
- Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) is a trade association of over
2,000 members representing all segments of the plastics industry in the United States.
- Society of the Plastics Engineers (SPE) is a network of
plastics professionals around the world promoting the knowledge and education of plastics
and polymers.
- Vehicle Recycling Partnership (VRP)
was formed by the United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) to identify and
peruse research and development efforts to promote the recycling of motor vehicles.
Chrysler, Ford and General Motors formed USCAR to work together on shared technological
and environmental concerns.
- Advanced Recovery
is a company involved in recycling scrap materials, specifically dangerous CRTs and
electronic equipment.
- American Plastics Council (APC) is the major
national trade association representing the U.S. plastics industry on resource
conservation issues.
- Mat Web
is an online materials information resource.
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