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DuPure G 72 is a polypropylene homopolymer (produced with a phthalate-free catalyst) for extrusion & thermoforming applications, requiring high transparency and improved stiffness. The product is nucleated and clarified, and contains antielectrostatic agents. DuPure G 72 exhibits excellent processability, and very good optical and mechanical properties of thermoformed parts.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Thermoforming

Melt Flow Index: 3.1 - 3.1 g/10 min

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Applications

DuPure G 72 is suitable for: thermoformed packaging, e.g. high transparent trays, cups and containers.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (230 °C / 2.16 kg)3.1g/10 minISO 1133
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min)2050MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Stress at Yield (50 mm/min)41MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Strain at Yield (50 mm/min)6%ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain at Break (50 mm/min)min. 25%ISO 527-2
Charpy Impact Strength, notched (+23 °C)4kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength, unnotched (+23 °C)145kJ/m2ISO 179/1eU
Izod Impact Strength, notched (+23 °C)4kJ/m2ISO 180/1A
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 358/30)90MPaISO 2039-1
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point, DSC165°CISO 3146
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa)69°CISO 75-2
Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa)115°CISO 75-2
Vicat Softening Temperature (10 N)158°CISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (50 N)100°CISO 306
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Haze (1 mm plaque)30%ASTM D1003
Density0.91g/cm3ISO 1183

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Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Europe