W I RE M ANAGEM E N T G-2 | www.hubbell.com/burndy Nylon 6/6 — General Purpose General purpose nylon 6/6 features light weight, high strength and a wide temperature range. It is halogen free so it does not release dangerous gases, such as chlorine, bromine, fluorine and iodine when burned. Nylon 6/6 is hydroscopic, and therefore, absorbs or releases moisture depending on its environment. Thus, the moisture level of the material will affect tensile strength, stiffness and elongation of the product. Nylon 6/6 — Heat Stabilized With similar properties and benefits as nylon 6/6, products manufactured with heat stabilized nylon 6/6 material have a chemical stabilizer added for higher continuous temperature applications. Nylon 6/6 — UV Stabilized Chemical inhibitors are used to give nylon 6/6 material added properties to fight against premature aging of products due to the effects of ultraviolet rays. Nylon 6/6 — UV Stabilized (2% Carbon Military Specification) The physical properties of this material include carbon, which acts as a UV stabilizer, prolonging the life of the product under ultraviolet conditions. It also allows cable ties to meet the particular military specification for cable ties. Nylon 6/6 — V0 Flame Retardant This material meets UL 94V-0 flammability requirements. Flame retardant additives generally reduce tensile strength when compared to general-purpose nylon 6/6, but this resin has been formulated to minimize such effects. Nylon 6/6 — Metal Detectable Metal content blended through cable tie. Meets US FDA food contact material compliance. Used to help prevent possible contamination that may result in recalls. Often used in food processing, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Material Continuous* Operating Temperature Max. Min. Tensile Strength at 73° F Dry as Molded ASTM D-638 (PSI) UL Flame Rating Oxygen Index % Gamma Radiation Resistance UV Resistance Military, Federal, ASTM, and FDA Specifications Nylon 6/6 — General Purpose (CT) 185° F –40° F 85° C –40° C 12,000 94V-2 28 1 x 105 Rads Poor ASTM D-4066PA0111 FDA CFR177.1500 Nylon 6/6 — Heat Stabilized (CTHS) 220° F –40° F 105° C –40° C 12,000 94V-2 26 1 x 105 Rads Poor ASTM D-4066PA0121 Nylon 6/6 — UV Stabilized (O) 185° F –40° F 85° C –40° C 12,000 94V-2 26 1 x 105 Rads Good ASTM D4066PA0191 Nylon 6/6 — 2% Carbon UV Stabilized (OO) 220° F –40° F 105° C –40° C 12,000 94V-2 26 1 x 105 Rads Good ASTM D-4066PA0181 MS3367/8 Nylon 6/6 — Flame Retardant (CTV) 185° F –40° F 85° C –40° C 10,800 94V-0 34 1 x 105 Rads Poor ASTM D-4066PA0110 Nylon 6/6 — High Impact 185° F –40° F 85° C –40° C 8,800 94-HB 19 1 x 105 Rads Good ASTM D-4066PA0150 Polypropylene — Chemical Resistant (CTPP) 185° F –40° F 85° C –40° C 3,400 94-HB N/A 1 x 105 Rads Good ASTM D-4101PP0320 FDA CFR177.1520 Nylon 12 — UV Stabilized 176° F –40° F 80° C –40° C 5,800 94-HB N/A 9 x 106 Rads Good ASTM D-4066PA411 * Elevated temperatures, over time, will affect materials’ properties such as tensile strength, stiffness, elongation and appearance. BURNDY® recommends the evaluation of cable ties in the actual application to determine the suitability of the tie for that application. Material Information; Available Materials; Material Specifications Available Materials Material Specifications Nylon 6/6 — High Impact Impact modifiers are added to increase flexibility. High impact nylon 6/6 has stable tensile strength due to its reduced influence from moisture. It is excellent for high vibration applications, as within the aircraft and automobile industries and performs better than nylon 6/6 against ultraviolet rays. Good for outdoor use. Polypropylene Polypropylene is used in environments where chemical effects on nylon are a concern. It is not affected by inorganic acids (hydrochloric), polyhydric alcohols (ethyleneglycol), neutral salts (sodium chloride) and basic salts (sodium bicarbonate). Polypropylene also resists a number of other chemicals with good results, although it has lower tensile strength than nylon 6/6 (about half). Polypropylene has good UV resistance. Nylon 12 — UV Stabilized Nylon 12 is resistant to chemicals and salts. Ideal for solar applications. Weather resistant grade, produced by the addition of stabilizers to the nylon resin. Stainless Steel Stainless Steel is used where corrosion, vibration, weathering, and temperature extremes are a concern. May be used for virtually any indoor, outdoor, or underground application. Available in both 304 and 316 Stainless Steel. Also available partially or fully coated with polyester. TEFZEL® Fluoropolymer TEFZEL® Fluropolymer ties feature a low smoke density with excellent flammability rating (UL 94V-0) and tolerates extreme high and low temperatures. TEFZEL® comes in an aqua blue color with an operating temperature of Min. -112°F (-80°C), Max. 338°F (170°C). TEFZEL® is a Registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
