Elvamide 8061 Thermoplastic polyamide DuPont Insoluble in water Elvamide ® nylon multipolymer resins are thermo-plastic polyamides that combine the inherent toughness of nylon with ease of processing in solvent as well as melt systems. Elvamide ® resins differ from conventional nylons in that they offer: Alcohol solubility Lower melt-processing temperatures Ability to cross-link with thermosetting resins Elvamide ® resins can be used singly or in a combi-nation and can be further modified by formulating with plasticizer or other resins to meet specific end-use requirements. For most uses, they are applied from solvent solutions. They can also be melt compounded as, for example, in the manufacture of pigment concentrates or for extrusion into film adhesives for heat reactivation. Their relatively low melt-processing temperature allows use with heat-sensitive pigments and substrates. Like Zytel ® nylon resins, Elvamide ® nylon multipolymer resins are suitable for molding and extrusion. They are tough, withstand impact and resist abrasion, but are softer and more flexible than conventional nylons. Melting points for Elvamide ® multipolymer resins range from 115°C (239°F) to 160°C (320°F), compared with 262°C (504°F) for high temperature resistant 66 nylon homopolymer. the higher fatty acids, such as stearic acid, below temperatures of 150°C (302°F). Features and Uses The important features of Elvamide ® nylon resins are listed below: Abrasion resistance Impact resistance Resistance to most oils, solvents and gasoline Pigment dispersing ability High melting point High tensile strength Natural lubricity Toughness at high and low temperatures Alkali resistance Antioxidant ability It is this combination of outstanding properties which results in benefits for a variety of uses. Alone or in combination with epoxy, phenolic or other thermosetting resins, Elvamide ® provides film adhesives with superior toughness, impact resis-tance and flexibility. Adhesives based on Elvamide ® are especially effective for bonding metal laminates of similar or different metals. Elvamide ® 8061 General Purpose Nylon Multipolymer Resin General purpose nylon multipolymer resin combining good solubility, abrasion resistance and toughness. Thermoplastic nylon resin. Used in adhesives. Possesses good solubility, low melt-processing temperatures and ability to cross-link with thermosetting resins. Can be used singly or in a combination with plasticizer, epoxy, phenolic or other resins, heat-sensitive pigments and substrates. Can be melt compounded for extrusion into film adhesives for heat reactivation. Offers abrasion, alkali and impact resistance, resistance to most oils, solvents and gasoline, pigment dispersing ability, high melting point, high tensile strength, natural lubricity, toughness at high and low temperatures, antioxidant ability and flexibility. Gives good adhesion to metal laminates of similar or different metals.