Re: dissolving nylon-6 and/or nylon-66

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From: William E. Johns;S23015
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 16:18

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In article <x-jytdh@rpi.edu> vasisn@rpi.edu writes:
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>	I'm looking for a solvent or a combinations of two compatible solvent that would dissolve PET, nylon-6 and -66 without chemically degrading the material. 
>	would any one happen to have info in this regard? 
>
>niraj vasishtha
>vasisn@rpi.edu 
>

Yep, try furfuryl alcohol.  Heat it gently, without flame.  I have dissolved
any number of different nylons in the stuff--a great solvent for this type
of polymer.

Enjoy,

Bill
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