Braskem America D180M

Chemical Family: PolyolefinsPolypropylenes (PP)

Braskem D180M polypropylene homopolymer (HPP) offers low gas fade. Applications and suggested uses include BCF multi-filaments, high tenacity continuous filament yarn, and fine denier staple fibers.\nAll Braskem America production facilities are certified to produce bio, bio-circular, and circular polypropylene under the ISCC PLUS certification via the mass balance approach.\nFor more information regarding REACH, please visit Braskem's REACH site

Properties

Physical Form: Pellets
Solid

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Other characteristics

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)
Melt Flow Index: 18.0 g/10 min
Processing Methods: Fibers Extrusion
Markets: Industrial
Technology: Plastics
Key Attributes: Multipurpose, suitable for a wide range of applications; Low gas fade
Labeling Claims: Bio-attributed
Bio-circular
Mass-balance
Sustainable
Material Features: Low Gas Fade
Certifications and Compliance: ISCC Plus
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Fibers
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Fibers Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

8 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Elongation at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	9	%	ASTM D-638
Elongation Of Fibers (3.3 Draw Ratio 1250 M/Min Roll Speed 225°C Spin Temperature D1000/68)	93	%	ASTM D-2256
Flexural Modulus (0.05 in/min, 1.3 mm/min, 1% secant)	190,000	psi	ASTM D-790A
Rockwell Hardness	104	R	ASTM D-785
Suggested Takeup Roll Speed	6,561	ft/min	—
Tenacity of Fibers (3.3 Draw Ratio 1250 M/Min Roll Speed 225°C Spin Temperature D1000/68)	2.9	g/denier	ASTM D-2256
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	5,100	psi	ASTM D-638
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	0.5	ft-lbs/in	ASTM D-256A

Table 2 of 2

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Nominal Melt Flow (230°C/2.16kg)	18	g/10 min	ASTM D-1238