The DuPont Zytel FG408L NC010 nylon resin datasheet provides mechanical, thermal, electrical, and processing specifications for food‑contact applications.
DuPont Zytel FG408L NC010 is a non‑reinforced, toughened nylon‑66 resin designed for food‑contact use. It offers a balance of high mechanical strength, rigidity, toughness, heat stability, electrical performance, and flame‑retardancy, making it suitable for automotive, furniture, appliance, sports equipment, and construction industries.
The datasheet lists key performance data such as melt temperature (263 °C), tensile modulus (2200 MPa), density (1090 kg/m³), dielectric constant (3.2 at 100 Hz), water absorption (2.2 % at 2 mm), and recommended processing conditions including drying at 80 °C for 2–4 h and melt temperatures around 285–300 °C for injection molding.
| Melt temperature (10 °C/min) | 263 °C |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus (dry) | 2200 MPa |
| Relative dielectric constant (100 Hz) | 3.2 |
| Density | 1090 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption (2 mm) | 2.2 % |
Dry the resin at 80 °C for 2–4 hours, achieving a moisture content of ≤0.2 % before processing.
Yes, it is a non‑reinforced, toughened nylon‑66 resin intended for food‑contact use.
The resin is UL registered and meets UL 94 class HB requirements.