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DuPure U 76 is a nucleated polypropylene homopolymer (produced with a phthalate-free catalyst) with a narrow/medium molecular weight distribution. The product shows a very good flowability and an excellent stiffness.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Melt Flow Index: 50.0 - 50.0 g/10 min

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Applications

DuPure U 76 is suitable for: thin-walled packaging.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (230 °C / 2.16 kg)50g/10 minISO 1133
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min)2000MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Stress at Yield (50 mm/min)40MPaISO 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
Charpy Impact Strength, notched (+23 °C)2.7kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength, notched (−30 °C)1.3kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength, unnotched (+23 °C)75kJ/m2ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength, unnotched (−30 °C)13kJ/m2ISO 179/1eU
Izod Impact Strength, notched (+23 °C)2.5kJ/m2ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact Strength, notched (−30 °C)1.5kJ/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)62°CISO 75-2
Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa)105°CISO 75-2
Vicat Softening Temperature (10 N)157°CISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (50 N)100°CISO 306
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Haze (1 mm plaque)67%ASTM D1003
Density0.91g/cm3ISO 1183

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Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Europe