Testing Requirements
Material |
Item |
Requirement |
Standard |
Nylon Products |
Specific Gravity |
The limit varies depending on the type of nylon. |
21 CFR 177.1500 |
Melting Point | |||
Solubility in boiling 4.2mol/L Hcl | |||
Extract: Distilled Water | |||
Extract: 95% ethyl alcohol | |||
Extract: Ethyl Acetate | |||
Extract: Benzene | |||
Mineral - Reinforced Nylon* |
Extract: Distilled Water |
≤ 5.0mg/inch² |
21 CFR 177.2355 |
Extract: 50% ethyl alcohol |
≤ 5.0mg/inch² |
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Ash after ignition of the extractives |
≤ 0.5mg/inch² |
Mineral - reinforced nylon is composed of nylon 66 and should comply with the specifications of 21 CFR 177.1500.