HOMOPOLYMER POLYPROPYLENE (PP) FS3011E

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyolefins,

Polypropylenes (PP)

Polymer Name

Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Excellent Transparency Properties,

Good Barrier Properties,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Homopolymer

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Building & Construction,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper

Tape & Label Adhesives

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Other Printing Applications

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Tapes & Labels

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Biaxially Oriented Film,

Film,

Oriented Film,

Tape

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Lamination

Applications

• Food packaging
• Printing lamination
• Adhesive tape
• Stationary Packaging
• Metalized film

Processing conditions

• Recommended Extrusion Temperature: 190 – 250 ºC
• Stretching Temperature: 130 – 160 ºC
•  Stretching Ratio MD/TD: 4-7 / 7-10.

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield	32	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Yield	9	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break	19	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Break	165	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	1265	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	35	MPa	ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched 23ºC	2.8	kJ/m2	ASTM D256
Rockwell Hardness	98	—	ASTM D785

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Temperature at 10N	153	ºC	ASTM D1525

Film Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Break (MD)	100	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (TD)	215	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break (MD)	85	%	ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break (TD)	15	%	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus (MD)	2100	MPa	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus (TD)	3850	MPa	ASTM D882
Haze	0.2	%	ASTM D1003
Gloss 45º	155	--	ASTM D2457

Neat Resin Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
MFR (230ºC/2.16Kg)	3	g/10min	ASTM D1238
Density	0.9	g/cm3	ASTM D792 Method A

Storage & Handling

Storage and handling

FS3011E should be stored in a dry cool place with adequate ventilation and protected from UV-light at temperature below 50 ºC. It is advisable to process polypropylene resins within 6 months after delivery.