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Borouge BH975MO

BH975MO is a heterophasic copolymer characterized by optimum combination of very high stiffness, good flow properties and good impact strength.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Block Copolymer (PP Block Copolymer)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Melt Flow Index: 38.0 - 38.0 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Special Features

Excellent flow behavior
Very good impact performance for low temperature applications
Good antistatic properties
Reduced cycle time and increased output

Applications & Uses

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Applications

Appliances
Pails up to 5L
Thin wall containers
Ice cream containers

White goods
Food packaging
Houseware

 

Processing Methods

BH975MO is easy to process with standard injection molding machines.
Following parameters should be used as guidelines:
Melt temperature: 200 - 250°C
Holding pressure: 200 - 500bar As required to avoid sink marks
Mold temperature: 15 - 40°C
Injection speed: As high as possible
Shrinkage 1 - 2%, depending on wall thickness and molding parameters

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density900-910kg/m3ISO 1183
Hardness, Rockwell92Scale RISO 2039-2
Melt Flow Rate (230°C/2.16Kg)38g/10minISO 1133
Tensile Modulus (1Mm/Min)1500MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Strain At Yield (50Mm/Min)4%ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress At Yield (50Mm/Min)25MPaISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus1550MPaISO 178
Tensile Strain At Yield4%ASTM D638
Tensile Stress At Yield25MPaASTM D638
Flexural Modulus(By 1% Secant)1500MPaASTM D790A
Charpy Impact Strength, Notched (23°C)8kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength, Notched (-20°C)4,5kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Izod Impact Strength, Notched (23°C)80J/mASTM D256
Izod Impact Strength, Notched (-20°C)55J/mASTM D256
Heat Deflection Temperature(0,45Mpa)**105°CISO 75-2
Vicat Softening Temperature(Method A)150°CISO 306

Regulatory & Compliance

Recycling

The product is suitable for recycling using modern methods of shredding and cleaning. In-house production waste should be kept clean to facilitate direct recycling.

Standards

Borouge is certified to various ISO standards

Safety & Health

Safety

The product is not classified as a hazardous preparation.

Storage & Handling

Storage

BH975MO should be stored in dry conditions at temperatures below 50°C and protected from UV-light. Improper storage can initiate degradation, which results in odor generation and color changes and can have negative effects on the physical properties of this product.