Physical Properties
This quick reference chart gives an overview of physical properties for the materials used within Hillbrush Hygiene range.
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|
Unit of Measure |
Nylon 6 |
Nylon 66 |
Polyester PBT |
Polypropylene |
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Specific Gravity |
|
1.12 |
1.14 |
1.31 |
0.9 |
|
Melting Point |
℃ |
215 |
255 |
225 |
165 |
|
Maximum working temperature |
℃ |
80-100 |
80-120 |
80-100 |
70 |
|
Moisture Absorption |
% |
10 |
8 |
0.5 |
0.01 |
|
Tensile Strength (dry) |
N/mm2 |
80 |
85 |
36 |
55 |
|
Loss Stiffness (wet) |
% |
70/80 |
50/60 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
|
Abrasion Resistance* |
|
Good |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
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Bend Recovery |
|
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
Toxicity |
|
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Swelling in water |
% |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Chemical Resistance Guide
See below most commonly used cleaning chemicals and the tolerances of our Hillbrush Hygiene range.
| Good | Fair | Poor | Do Not Use |
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Material |
Acids- concentrated |
Acids- diluted |
Alcohol |
Alkalis |
Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Greases and Oils |
Halogenated Hydrocarbons |
Halogens |
Ketones |
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Nylon 6 |
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Nylon 66 |
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Polyester PBT |
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Polypropylene |
