Oxidized Staple Fiber

Product catalog summary

Product Overview: Pyron® crimped staple fibers are oxidized/stabilized PAN fibers (OPAN) known for their inherent fire resistance, thermal stability, excellent chemical and solvent resistance, and electrical non-conductivity. They are available in three denier sizes and various cut lengths, suitable for producing high-quality nonwoven fabrics and spun yarns.

Specifications:

Density: Minimum 1.36 g/cc
Diameter: 1.25 micron
LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index): 40%+
Color: Black
Resistivity: 8x10⁸ ohms cm

Chemical Resistance:

Strong Acids: Good
Weak Acids: Excellent
Strong Bases: Poor
Weak Bases: Good
Organic Solvents: Excellent

Chemical Composition (%):

Carbon Content: 62%
Nitrogen: 21.5%
Oxygen: 12%
Hydrogen: 4.5%
Sodium: <0.1%
Trace Metals: <0.01%

Material Overview: The fibers are available in different densities and formats, with crimp levels of 7.6 per inch (3.0 per cm). They are packaged in bales of approximately 300 kg (675 lbs), with moisture content and sizings variable based on application.

Certification: Each shipment comes with a Certificate of Conformance, ensuring compliance with Zoltek's published data.

Safety: Users are advised to obtain and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using the product.

Catalog excerpts

Technical Datasheet Pyron Staple Fiber Oxidized/Stabilized PAN Fiber (OPAN) Pyron® crimped staple fibers are oxidized / stabi- lized PAN fibers (OPAN) that are inherently fire resistant, thermally stable, exhibit excellent resis- tance to chemicals and solvents and are electri- cally nonconductive. Available in three denier sizes and various cut lengths, Pyron® staple fibers produce the highest quality nonwoven fabrics and the finest spun yarns on the market Trace Metals Zoltek Corporation | 3101 McKelvey Rd. | St. Louis, MO 63044

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Pyron® Staple Fiber Typical Packaging Certification Pyron® Staple Fiber is packaged in bales approximately 300 kg (675 lbs). Moisture Content & Sizings: Variable; based upon end use application. Pyron® Staple Fiber is manufactured in accordance with Zoltek’s written and published data. A Certificate of Conformance is provided with each shipment. Safety Obtain, read, and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use of this or any other Zoltek product. PYRON® is a registered trademark of Zoltek Corporation Zoltek Corporation | 3101 McKelvey Rd. | St. Louis, MO 63044 P: 314-291-5110...

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