Polypropylene PP

Code: PP

Semi-crystalline thermoplastic engineering material with great chemical resistance.

Semi-crystalline thermoplastic engineering material with great chemical resistance.

  • Very low water absorption.
  • Great resistance to dilute acids, solvents and cleaning agents.
  • Very tough.
  • Great electrical insulation.
  • Difficult to bond.
  • Easily welded.
  • Light weight.
  • Embitters at low temperature.
Properties Unit Test mehtod DIN EN ISO/ASTM Value
Density g/cm3 527/D792 0.91
Tensile strength at yield MPa 527/D638 30
Elongation at break % 527/D638 >50
Moduls of elasticity in tension MPa 527/D638 1600
Ball indentation hardness MPa 2039/1 80
Crystalline melting point 0C DIN 53 736 165
Glass tension temperature 0C DIN 53 736 -18
Service temperature 0C 100
Water absorption at saturation 230C % 62 0.03
Dielectric constant at 105 HZ DIN 53483 2.25
Dielectric strength 1 mm kV/mm ASTM 149 >40

Insulators, pallets, drip pans, seals, ventilation ducts, water treatment plants, chemical parts, food processing industry, chemical industry, electrical engineering, plant construction, conveyor and transport technology, general engineering and household appliances.