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BASF SE 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany Telephone: +49 621 60-0 http://www.basf.com Media Relations Phone: +49 621 60-20916 Fax: +49 621 60-92693 [email protected]
News Release
BASF presents new Ultramid® copolyamide for film and monofilament applications
New copolyamide simplifies the production of films
Films become softer and more transparent
Higher strength of fishing lines
As of now, BASF offers a new, high-quality Ultramid® for film and
monofilament applications such as fishing lines with Ultramid C37LC.
Ultramid C37LC is a PA6/6.6 copolyamide. It allows manufacturers of
shrink film for food packaging to achieve higher hot water and hot air
shrinking. The manufacturer can thus forgo the otherwise usual
admixture of amorphous polyamides, which makes the production
process leaner and more efficient.
The improved properties of the product also avoid undesired curling
of asymmetrical multi-layer films with polyethylene or polypropylene.
These films are used for stand-up pouches, lid films and deep drawing
applications, among others. By reducing the melting point of the
Ultramid to 182°C, the usual effort for post-treatment in form of a water
bath or the admixture of amorphous polyamides can be omitted.
Films produced with Ultramid C37LC have a low crystallinity and are
therefore significantly softer and more transparent than films made of
conventional copolyamide.
Improved tensile and knot strength of fishing lines
The product properties of Ultramid C37LC allow manufacturers of
fishing nets and fishing lines, monofilaments, to improve the tear
June 28, 2016 P245/16e Jörg Kordes Global Communications Monomers Phone: +49 621 60-43776 [email protected]
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resistance or knot strength of their product. The production process
for monofilaments is also becoming more efficient as the admixture of
amorphous polyamides or caprolactam can be forgone.
"The new Ultramid C37LC is a huge step forward," emphasizes Frank
Reil, Head of Marketing and New Business Development for
Polyamides at BASF. "It will redefine the standard for shrink films and
monofilaments. This is our way of fulfilling the industry's request for
higher product quality and efficiency in the manufacturing process."
Ultramid products for wide-ranging applications
With more than 60 years of experience, BASF is the leading supplier
of high quality polyamides and polyamide intermediates for the
engineering plastics, film, fiber and monofilament industry. The
product portfolio includes Ultramid B (polyamide 6), Ultramid C
(polyamide 6/6.6 copolymer) and Ultramid A (polyamide 6.6). The
product offerings are supplemented by technical services for our
customers.
BASF operates Ultramid polymerization plants in Ludwigshafen,
Germany; Antwerp, Belgium; Freeport and Texas,
USA and Shanghai, China.
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in Dusseldorf, Germany, in hall 5, booth C21/D21. You can find all related press
releases, photos and further information here: basf.com/k2016.
About BASF
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success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately
112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our
customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio
is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional
Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales
of more than €70 billion in 2015. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges
in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information at
www.basf.com.
Ultramid® C37 LCSoft and transparent
Frank Reil Head of Marketing & New Business Development PolyamidesBASF SE
Ultramid® C37LC for films and monofilaments
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soft transparent efficient
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189
182
-7° C
Melting Point o C
Ultramid® C37LC: lowest melting point, crystallization temperature and Modulus of all PA6/66
PA6/66 Benchmark
Ultramid® C37LC
440
290
Ultramid® C40L Ultramid® C37LC
-35%
E-Modulus MPa
PA6/66 Benchmark
Ultramid® C37LC
124
116
Ultramid® C40L Ultramid® C37LC
-8° C
Crystallization Temperature o C
PA6/66 Benchmark
Ultramid® C37LC
Ultramid® C37LC reduces curl for typical asymmetric blown film structures with PE/PP
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Savings through elimination of water bath or blending amorphous PA
Ultramid® C37LCPA6/66 Benchmark
No post processing problems during slitting, winding, printing and filling operations
No trouble with water re-moval if water bath is used
No need for amorphous PA as blend partner
The new Ultramid® C37LC is easier to stretch
Savings through elimination of amorphous PA for high shrink bags
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Tensile test tapesStrength MPa
29
47
Ultramid® C40L Ultramid® C37LC
Hot water shrink %
PA6/66 Benchmark Ultramid® C37LC
Elongation %
0 50 70 100 120
Tapes size 0,1 x 50 mm
PA6/66 Benchmark
Ultramid® C37LC
at max. machine force
Ultramid® C37LC is softer and more transparent…
… therefore no need for blending with Capro or amorphous PA
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Ultramid® C37LC is an excellent candidate for …
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Asymmetric blown films for pouches, lid films, thermoforming
Shrink bags
Monofilaments
… flexible packaging