Braskem America KN-501

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyolefins,

Polypropylenes (PP)

Polymer Name

Polypropylene Impact Copolymer (ICP)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bio-attributed,

Bio-circular,

Mass-balance,

Sustainable

Materials Features

Excellent Color,

Excellent Long Term Heat Aging Properties,

Excellent Processing Stability,

Excellent Stiffness,

Good Dry Environment Resistance,

Good Impact Strength,

Good Processability,

Good Wet Environment Resistance

Key Attributes

• Designed for superior balance of stiffness and impact strength
• Excellent processability
• Excellent color and process stability
• Excellent long term heat aging properties
• wet/dry environment resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Consumer Goods,

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Other Automotive Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Other Industrial Applications

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Applications,

Film,

Furniture,

Industrial Applications,

Toys

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Compounding,

Film Extrusion,

Injection Molding

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	6	%	ASTM D-638
Flexural Modulus (0.05 in/min, 1.3 mm/min, 1% secant)	170,000	psi	ASTM D-790A
Gardner Impact Strength (at -29°C)	21	in-lbs	ASTM D-5420G
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	3,700	psi	ASTM D-638
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	2.5	ft-lbs/in	ASTM D-256A

Control Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Nominal Melt Flow (230°C/2.16kg)	8	g/10 min	ASTM D-1238

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISCC Plus