Engineering the Products of Tomorrow
As a global leader in the production of nylon intermediates and polymers, INVISTA has more than 45 years of experience creating nylon resins used in products spanning the automotive, oil and gas, and consumer electronic industries. From the tough, durable nylon piping used to transport hydrocarbons to the strong, flexible fibers found in everything from backpacks to air bags, INVISTA makes the core ingredients that make it all possible.
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Focused on the Future State of Nylon Polymer
At INVISTA, we are committed to helping our customers overcome their challenges and meet market demands by providing the right resins and intermediates for their needs. To stay ahead of these needs, we invest significantly in research and development, pushing ourselves to create new innovations that exceed customer expectations and advance industries while expanding our nylon feedstock capabilities.
Watch this video to see how our we’re investing in our nylon intermediates business and building new capabilities for the future.
A Sustainable Solution for Superior Performance
We are also uniquely positioned to provide the highest quality, most consistent recycled PA66 pellets and feedstocks. Leveraging our world-class PA66 intermediates experience and technology, we repurpose and reform post-industrial and post-consumer feedstocks into viable, new recycled polymers, keeping nylon waste out of landfills. From automotive components to electronics, our recycled PA66 is utilized across many different industries, in many different applications.
Nylon Polymer Portfolio
Compounding Feedstock Resins
| Product | Description | RV in Formic1 | RV in Sulfuric2 | VN in Sulfuric, mL/g3 | Moisture Maximum, wt%4 | Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperFlowTM U2501 |
Very high flow | 25 | 2.1 | 100 | 0.50 | View |
| U2503 | Very high flow | 25 | 2.1 | 100 | 0.60 | View |
| U3501 | High flow | 35 | 2.4 | 126 | 0.50 | View |
| U3600 | High flow | 36 | 2.4 | 128 | 0.35 | View |
| U3602 | Low moisture, high flow | 36 | 2.4 | 128 | 0.25 | View |
| U4201 | Lower viscosity | 42 | 2.55 | 138 | 0.50 | View |
| U4503 | Mid-range viscosity | 45 | 2.65 | 145 | 0.50 | View |
| U4591 | High amine end groups | 45 | 2.65 | 145 | 0.45 | View |
| U4800 | Low moisture | 48 | 2.7 | 150 | 0.20 | View |
| U4801 | Standard viscosity | 48 | 2.7 | 150 | 0.50 | View |
| U4803 | Standard viscosity | 48 | 2.7 | 150 | 0.40 | View |
| U5000 | Low moisture | 50 | 2.75 | 155 | 0.20 | View |
| U5101 | Standard viscosity | 51 | 2.75 | 155 | 0.40 | View |
1 Nominal value of RV per ASTM D789, with 8.4 wt% solution of polymer in 90% formic acid
2 Nominal value of RV for 1.0 w/v% solution of polymer in 96 wt% sulfuric acid
3 Nominal value of VN per ISO 307 with 96 wt% sulfuric acid as solvent
4 Upper limit for moisture content of pellets at time of packaging
Injection Molding Resins
| Lubricated Product | Description | RV in Formic1 | RV in Sulfuric2 | VN in Sulfuric, mL/g3 | Moisture Maximum, wt%4 | Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U4820L | General purpose | 48 | 2.7 | 150 | 0.20 | View |
| U4260FL | Higher flow, mild nucleation | 42 | 2.57 | 140 | 0.20 | View |
| U4630HSL | Heat stabilized | 46 | 2.65 | 145 | 0.20 | View |
| U4840NL | Rapid crystallization | 48 | 2.7 | 150 | 0.20 | View |
1 Nominal value of RV per ASTM D789, with 8.4 wt% solution of polymer in 90% formic acid
2 Nominal value of RV for 1.0 w/v% solution of polymer in 96 wt% sulfuric acid
3 Nominal value of VN per ISO 307 with 96 wt% sulfuric acid as solvent
4 Upper limit for moisture content of pellets at time of packaging
High Viscosity Resins
| Product | Description | RV in Formic1 | RV in Sulfuric2 | VN in Formic, mL/g3 | VN in Sulfuric, mL/g4 | Moisture Maximum, wt%5 | Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV80A | Medium viscosity, natural | 80 | 3.2 | 180 | 190 | 0.08 | View |
| HV125A | Medium-high viscosity, natural | 125 | 3.7 | 225 | 235 | 0.06 | View |
| HV125AHSL | Heat stabilized, lubricated | 125 | 3.7 | 225 | 235 | 0.06 | View |
| HV240A | High viscosity, natural | 240 | 4.6 | 295 | 300 | 0.06 | View |
| HV240AHSL | Heat stabilized, lubricated | 240 | 4.6 | 295 | 300 | 0.06 | View |
| HV360A | Very high viscosity, natural | 360 | 5.2 | 340 | 340 | 0.05 | View |
| HV360AHSL | Heat stabilized, lubricated | 360 | 5.2 | 340 | 340 | 0.05 | View |
1 Nominal value of RV per ASTM D789, with 8.4 wt% solution of polymer in 90% formic acid
2 Nominal value of RV for 1.0 w/v% solution of polymer in 96 wt% sulfuric acid
3 Nominal value of VN per ISO 307 with 90 wt% formic acid as solvent
4 Nominal value of VN per ISO 307 with 96 wt% sulfuric acid as solvent
5 Upper limit for moisture content of pellets at time of packaging
Recycled Pellets
| Product | Description | RV in Formic1 | RV in Sulfuric2 | TiO2(%) | Moisture Maximum, wt%3 | Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1NA10 | Natural / Grey | 48 - 65 | 2.7 - 3.0 | 0 | 0.4 | View |
| 1NA12 | Natural | 40 - 65 | 2.5 - 3.0 | 0 | 0.35 | Contact Us |
1 Nominal value range of RV per ASTM D789, with 8.4 wt% solution of polymer in 90% formic acid
2 Nominal value range of RV for 1.0 w/v% solution of polymer in 96 wt% sulfuric acid
3 Upper limit for moisture content of pellets at time of packaging
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INVISTA PA66 feedstock resins are available for sampling and qualification. Contact us to sample or to request more information about our capabilities.