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DuClear® U73A is clarified polypropylene homopolymer (produced with a phthalate-free catalyst). The product is nucleated and shows a very good flowability, stiffness, high transparency and anti-electrostatic properties.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Melt Flow Index: 48.0 - 48.0 g/10 min

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Applications

DuClear U 73 A is suitable for: thin-walled packaging with high transparency.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (230 °C / 2.16)48g/10 minISO 1133
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min)1900MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Stress at Yield (50 mm/min)39MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Strain at Yield (50 mm/min)7%ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain at Break (50 mm/min)min. 20%ISO 527-2
Shear Modulus1000MPaISO 6721-2
Charpy Impact Strength, notched (+23 °C)2kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength, notched (0 °C)1.5kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength, notched (−30 °C)1kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength, unnotched (+23 °C)75kJ/m2ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength, unnotched (−30 °C)11kJ/m2ISO 179/1eU
Izod Impact Strength, notched (+23 °C)2.2kJ/m2ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact Strength, notched (−30 °C)1.1kJ/m2ISO 180/1A
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 358/30)90MPaISO 2039-1
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point, DSC163°CISO 3146
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa)60°CISO 75-2
Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa)100°CISO 75-2
Vicat Softening Temperature (10 N)155°CISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (50 N)98°CISO 306
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Haze11%ASTM D1003
Density0.91g/cm3ISO 1183

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Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Europe