The PP exhibits excellent resistance to acids, bases (even concentrated), alcohols, and polar solvents. Sensitive to hot aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Can be used in an autoclave (steam sterilisation for special grades). Not suitable for ozone.
PP, generic - calcium carbonate (Polypropylene)
Polypropylene + Calcium carbonate
PP, générique – carbonate de calcium (Polypropylène)
Trade Name : Generic grade
Commodity Plastics
Reinforced Calcium carbonate
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Transparent Food Contact Recycled Biobased flame-retardant UV resistant
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Performance profile
Mechanical properties
| Density | 0.960 to 1.14 g/cm³ ISO 1183 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 5 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 1000 to 2900 MPa ISO 178 |
| Flexural resistance | 40 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 1400 MPa |
| Tensile resistance | 16.9 to 20.2 MPa ISO 527-1, -2, Yield |
| Tensile strain | 10 % ASTM D638, Yield |
Chemical resistance and characteristics
Chemical resistance
Recommended applications
- Automotive Applications
- Industrial applications
- Home appliances
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Consumer applications
- General purpose
- Household
- Containers
- Interior parts for automotive
- Packaging
Frequently asked questions
Injection at 200–260 °C, mould at 20–80 °C. Excellent flow properties, suitable for complex thin-walled parts. Significant shrinkage (1.0–2.5 %) must be taken into account during mould design. No pre-drying required. Take care to prevent warping of flat parts.
PP (code 5) is recyclable. Recycling streams exist for food packaging, the automotive industry, and general industry. The quality of recycled pellets is sufficient for many applications.
PP is among the most widely used food contact materials (FDA, EU Regulation 10/2011). Approved for all types of food including fatty and acidic foods. Resistant to steam sterilisation (PP random copolymer).
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