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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of POLYPROPYLENE

ASTM or UL test Property Homopolymer Co-Polymer Flame
Retardant
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.033
0.905
0.033
0.897
0.035
0.988
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) <0.01 0.01 0.02
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 4,800 4,800 4,300
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 195,000 - -
D638 Tensile Elongation at Yield (%) 12 23 28
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 7,000 5,400 -
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 180,000 160,000 145,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 7,000 6,000 -
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) - - -
D785 Hardness, Rockwell R 92 80 -
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 1.9 7.5 0.65
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
6.2 6.6 -
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 66 psi
at 264 psi

210 / 99
125 / 52

173 / 78
110 / 43

106 / 41
57 / 14

D3418

Melting Temperature (°F / °C) 327 / 164 327 / 164 327 / 164

-

Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 180 / 82 170 / 77 180 / 82
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)

0.76-0.81
2.6-2.8

-
-

-
-
UL94 Flammability Rating HB n.r. V-O
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick 500-660 475 500-650
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 kHz 2.25 2.2-2.36 2.3
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 kHz 0.0005-0.0018 0.0017 -
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm) at 50% RH 8.5 x 1014 2 x 1016 1015
D495 Arc Resistance (sec) 160 100 -

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Complex Plastics Inc. assumes no liability for information contained herein.


All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.




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