Polypropylene (PP) · Homopolymer
ESENTTIA 25H35-SB
Polypropylene homopolymer for spunbond nonwovens and low-denier fibres
- Melt flow rate
- 25 g/10 min
- Flexural modulus
- 1,241 MPa
- Tensile strength
- 33.1 MPa
Description
Controlled-rheology polypropylene homopolymer with a narrow molecular weight distribution, high flow, lot-to-lot consistency, special additives and high cleanliness, giving excellent uniformity in high-speed spinning of low-denier fibres. Good gas-fading resistance.
Recommended applications
- High-speed spunbond nonwoven fabrics
- Extrusion and spinning of low-denier fibres
- Extrusion coating of woven raffia fabrics
- Injection moulding of general-purpose articles
Technical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt flow rate (230 °C / 2.16 kg) | 25.0 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 B |
| Tensile strength at yield (50 mm/min) | 33.09 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at yield (50 mm/min) | 10.5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural modulus, 1 % secant (1.3 mm/min) | 1,241.1 | MPa | ASTM D790 1A |
| Notched Izod impact strength (23 °C) | 26.69 | J/m | ASTM D256 A |
Type I specimens, 3.2 mm thick, injection moulded according to ASTM D4101. Typical manufacturer values: for guidance only, not product specifications. Source: technical data sheet by Esenttia (Propilco) (July 2014).
More information
- Food contact
- For products intended to contain food or to undergo treatments such as sterilisation or ozonation, the FDA certificate must be requested from the manufacturer.