Petkim PETOPLEN EH102
- Chemical Family
- PolyolefinsPolypropylenes (PP)
Petkim PETOPLEN EH102 is a medium flow, homopolymer polypropylene resin with medium molecular weight distribution. The material is developed for general purpose injection molding and fiber production for textile applications.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Housewares
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Carpet
- Textile Manufacturing
Product Families
- Polyolefins
Other characteristics
- Polymer Name
- Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)
- Melt Flow Index
- 11.0 - 11.0 g/10 min
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Storage
Inappropriate storage conditions can lead to bad smell, color changes and the deterioration in physical properties. It is advised to process PP resins within 6 months after delivery.
- PACKAGING
The material is packaged in PE bags or in PP Big Bags. The product should be stored in a dry area with an ambient temperature below 50°C. It should be kept away from sunlight, sparks, heat and flame.
- Recycling
The product is not hazardous or toxic and it is suitable for recycling using available recycling methods.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Hazardous
- Non-Toxic
- Recyclable
- Certifications and Compliance
- Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Carpet Backing
- Household Goods
- Textile Applications
- Toys
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Recommended Processing Conditions
- Injection molding applications;
- Typical melt temperature
- 200 - 260°C
- Typical mold temperature
- 20 - 40°C
- Typical injection pressure
- 25 - 55 MPa
- Processing conditions should be optimized for different equipment design.
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 35 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus, 23°C | 1450 | MPa | TS EN ISO 178 |
| Izod Impact Strength at 23°C (notched) | 20 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 96 | Scale R | ASTM D785 |
Table 2 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (230°C/2.16 kg) | 11 | g/10 | ASTM D1238 |
| Density | 0.905 | g/cm | ASTM D1505 |
| Melting Point (DSC, 2nd heating) | 163 | °C | ASTM D3418 |
Table 3 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature at 0.45 MPa | 85 | °C | ISO 75 |
