Recycled Nylon Formulations

Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations

Recycled Content, High Performance

Nymax™ REC recycled nylon materials feature standard and custom-formulated nylon 66 and nylon 6 grades that contain post-industrial recycled (PIR) content and post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, supporting the circular economy. Standard grades contain 20-100% recycled content. Nymax REC materials can be combined with a wide range of reinforcements, modifiers and fillers to enhance performance requirements.

Typically, nylon materials provide strength, durability, good stiffness and impact strength and can be tailored to enhance chemical and fire resistance. They have good weather resistance for use in outdoor applications. Nymax REC materials are no different, providing comparable performance to prime nylon grades with the benefit of being a more sustainable solution.

Both the PIR and PCR nylon materials can be found in transportation, consumer, household appliance, electrical and electronic, and industrial applications.

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  • PIR grades with 20-100% recycled content, supporting the circular economy
  • PCR grades made from 100% post-consumer recycled content
  • High strength and durability
  • Great stiffness and impact resistance
  • Customizable solution
  • Tailored chemical and fire resistance
  • Good weather resistance
  • Design flexibility
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Nymax™ REC Solutions Applications Description
Nymax™ REC 6000 and 6600 Series Transportation, consumer, appliance, industrial, outdoor Developed in Europe these grades are based on PA6 and PA66 and are formulated with 50-100% PIR nylon (recycled carpeting)
Nymax™ REC Post-Consumer Recycled Nylons Transportation, consumer, appliance, industrial, outdoor Developed in Asia, these PA6 and PA66 grades are formulated with 20-100% PCR nylon
Nymax™ REC Post-Industrial Recycled Nylons Transportation, consumer, appliance, industrial, outdoor Developed in North America & Asia these PA6 and PA66 formulations contain 20-100% PIR nylon
Nymax™ REC Super Tough (ST) Series Consumer, industrial, transportation, building & construction Developed in North America, these black super tough PA6 and PA66 formulations contain 76-78% PIR nylon
Nymax™ REC Impact Modified (IM) Formulations Transportation, consumer, appliance, electrical and electronic, building & construction Developed in Europe, these grades are based on PA6 and are formulated with 42%-93% PIR nylon
 
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations Video Comparable to prime nylon with a lower product carbon footprint.
Services Capabilities Overview Product + Service Overview Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers.
Nymax™ and Nymax™ REC Formulations Processing Guide Processing + Design Guide Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for the the Nymax™ prime and Nymax™ REC recycled nylon materials.
Sustainable Engineered Polymers Video Discover sustainable specialty-engineered polymers from Avient.
Nymax™ Polymer Formulations Design Guide Processing + Design Guide Comprehensive guide for designing molded parts with Nymax nylon formulations.
BOS - Battery S Frame Case Study Nymax™ REC provides lightweight recycled solution for battery S frame.
Utility Box Stiffener Case Study Nymax™ REC Glass-Filled Formulations provide mechanical performance and stable raw material supply for utility box stiffeners.
Services Capabilities Overview Product + Service Overview Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers.
Nylon Solutions Engineered Thermoplastics (Chinese) Product Selection Guide Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™ Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations portfolio (Chinese language version).
Automotive Roof Rack (Spanish) Case Study Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled formulations enhance impact strength and provide UV stability in roof rack (Spanish language version).
Outdoor High Performance Manufacturer For Marine Accessories Case Study Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled nylon provides strength and UV stability for marine accessories.
Automotive Roof Rack (English) Case Study Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations enhance impact strength and provide UV stability in roof rack (English language version).
Nylon Solutions Engineered Thermoplastics (English) Product Selection Guide Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™ Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations portfolio (English language version).
Off-Road Vehicle Structural Body Components Case Study Nymax™ REC grade provided part consolidation and strength for off-road vehicle manufacturer.
What is Recycled Content? Application Graphic Learn more about the two types of recycled content.
Alternatives to Nylon 6,6 Product + Service Overview Learn about possible material alternatives to nylon 6,6 in response to current shortages.
Holster Case Study Learn how Nymax™ REC nylon grade with PIR content improved a holster for a military and tactical gear manufacturer.