Polypropylene (PP) · Homopolymer
PROPILCO 08H85-1
Polypropylene homopolymer for fibres, filaments and hinged caps
- Melt flow rate
- 7.5 g/10 min
- Flexural modulus
- 1,275 MPa
- Tensile strength
- 32.4 MPa
Description
Controlled-rheology, medium-flow polypropylene homopolymer with excellent processability and high cleanliness.
Recommended applications
- Staple fibre for carpets and blankets
- Continuous filament for medium-tenacity yarns
- Cords, ropes, rugs and carpets
- Flip-top hinged caps (injection moulding)
- Injection moulding of general-purpose articles
Technical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt flow rate (230 °C / 2.16 kg) | 7.5 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 B |
| Tensile strength at yield (50 mm/min) | 32.4 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at yield (50 mm/min) | 10.8 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural modulus, 1 % secant (1.3 mm/min) | 1,275 | MPa | ASTM D790 1A |
| Notched Izod impact strength (23 °C) | 40 | 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 Propilco (April 2012).
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.