Also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. It is produced via chain-growth polymerization from the monomer propylene.
Typical Properties | Method | Value | Unit |
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PHYSICAL Density Specific Gravity (Method B) Melt Flow |
ASTM D 792 ASTM D 1238 |
0.9 1-3 |
sp gr 23/23° g/10 min |
MECHANICAL Tensile Strength @ yield Flexural Modulas Tensile Elongation @Yield |
ASTM D 638 ASTM D 790 ASTM D 638 |
3500-4000 170,000-200,000 6-10 |
PSI PSI % |
IMPACT Notched izod impact (73°F, Method A) Drop weight impact -29C |
ASTM D 256 Manufacturer |
3-8 30 |
ft-lb/in ft-lb |
THERMAL DTUL @ 66psi - Unannealed Melting Point |
ASTM D 648 | 86-104 | C 120° C, 248° F |