Solvay Specialty Polymers Ixef® 1022 Polyarylamide (PARA)  (Unverified Data**)

Ixef 1022 is a 50% glass-fiber reinforced, general purpose polyarylamide compound which exhibits very high strength and rigidity, outstanding surface gloss, and excellent creep resistance. Ixef 1022/0006 (natural) and Ixef 1022/9006 (black) are in compliance with ISO 10993 for limited exposure (less than 24 hours) medical applications. Ixef resin is well-suited for applications involving contact with cold water. Ixef 1022 is approved for food contact meeting European standard 10/2011/EC for both black (Ixef 1022/9006) and natural (Ixef 1022/0006). Ixef 1022 also meets the following European water approval standards: French positive list (FPL): Ixef 1022/0006 (natural) and Ixef 1022/0008 (natural); KTW (cold water only): Ixef 1022/0006 (natural) and Ixef 1022/9006 (black); ACS: Ixef 1022/9006 (black). - Black: 1022/9006 (ISO 10993 compliant) and Ixef 1022/9008 - Natural: 1022/0006 (ISO 10993 compliant) and Ixef 1022/0008 - Other Colors Available - Custom ColorableInjection Notes: Hot runners: 250°C to 260°C (482°C to 500°F) Drying The material as supplied is ready for molding without drying. However, If the bags have been open for longer than 24 hours, the material needs to be dried. When using a desiccant air dryer with dew point of -28°C (-18°F) or lower, these guidelines can be followed: 0.5-1.5 hour at 120°C (248°F), 1-3 hours at 100°C (212°F), or 1-7 hours at 80°C (176°F). Injection Molding IXEF 1022 compound can be readily injection molded in most screw injection molding machines. A general purpose screw is recommended, with minimum back pressure. The measured melt temperature should be about 280°C (536°F), and the barrel temperatures should be around 250 to 260°C (482 to 500°F) in the rear zone, gradually increasing to 260 to 290°C (500 to 554°F) in the front zone. If hot runners are used, they should be set to 250 to 260°C (482 to 500°F). To maximize crystallinity, the temperature of the mold cavity surface must be held between 120 and 140°C (248 and 284°F). Molding at lower temperatures will produce articles that may warp, have poor surface appearance, and have a greater tendency to creep. Set injection pressure to give rapid injection. Adjust holding pressure and hold time to maximize part weight. Transfer from injection to hold pressure at the screw position just before the part is completely filled (95-99%).Data is presented for dry polymer unless noted as 'conditioned'.Information provided by Solvay Specialty Polymers.