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Nomex® Meta-Aramid

Nomex® Meta-Aramid

Heat and Flame Resistant

History
Originally called HT-1, Nomex® was first developed in the 1960’s and made commercially available in 1967 by DuPont™. It was first used as fabric for race-car driver suits.

Composition
Similar to Kevlar®, Nomex® is an aromatic polyamide. The “Meta” linkage position of the aromatic groups differs from that of Para-Aramids. The chemical bonds are zig-zag in configuration, resulting in a lower tensile and modulus fiber compared to Kevlar®.

Nomex® is flexible and higher in elongation, however, making it an ideal textile yarn for fabrics.

Manufacturer
DuPont™

Common Types & Deniers
T-430: Filament Yarn
Deniers: 200, 1200, 1600, 2400

Nomex® is a trademark of Dupont Safety & Construction, Inc.

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IMPACT

  • Excellent heat & flame resistance
  • High chemical resistance
  • Low thermal shrinkage
  • Self-extinguishing flame retardant properties
  • Soft-hand yields good textile properties

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Nomex® Meta-Aramid Data
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Property Standard Modulus
Breaking Tenacity (g/d) 5.0
Specific Gravity (ratio) 1.38
Elongation at Break (%) 30.0
Tensile Modulus (g/d) 125
Equilibrium Moisture Regain at 55% RH (%) 4.5
Shrinkage dry air 177 ̊ 30 mins (%) 0.4
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