Petroquim PH0130

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

Easy Formulation,

Good Productivity,

Good Stiffness

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Industrial,

Personal Care,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Waterproofing & Weatherproofing

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Other Industrial Applications

Adhesives & Sealants — DIY & Consumer

Other Consumer Applications

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper

Tape & Label Adhesives

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Other Personal Hygiene Applications

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Other Tapes, Labels & Adhesives,

Tapes & Labels

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Bottles,

Corrugated Sheet,

Cosmetic Packaging,

Crates,

Fruit Juice Bottles,

Heavy Duty Bags,

Roofing Membranes,

Rope

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blow Molding,

Extrusion,

Thermoforming

Applications

Flat and corrugated sheets, straps, ropes, big
bags, tubular raffia, bottles for cosmetics, hygiene and
cleaning products. Bottles for non-carbonated water and
food. Glasses, trays and pots.

Processing Recommendations

GENERAL EXTRUSION
Feed 200 °C
Screw 220 to 230 °C
Bolster 230 °C

RAFFIA EXTRUSION
Tubular Process :
Feed 190 °C
Screw 220 to 250 °C
Bolster 245 °C

BLOW MOLDING
Feed 170 °C
Screw 180 to 210 °C
Bolster 200 °C

THERMOFORMING
Feed 200 °C
Screw 200 to 230 °C
Bolster 220 °C

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation (at yield point)	12	%	D-638
VICAT Softening Point (10 N)	156	°C	D-1525
Flexural Modulus	1600	MPa	D-790
Haze (Specimen thickness 1mm)	60	%	D-1003
Heat Deflection Temperature – HDT (455 kPa)	100	°C	D-648
IZOD Impact Strength Test (at 23 °C)	50	J/m	D-256
Melt Flow Index (2.16 kg/230 °C)	1.3	g/10 min	D-1238
Tensile Strength (at yield point)	35	MPa	D-638

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA 21 CFR 177.1520

Technical Details & Test Data

PROCESS: EXTRUSION

Suitable for general extrusion processes, raffia, blow
molding and thermoforming. It is easily processable and
productivity is good. Has good stiffness/impact and
tenacity/elongation ratios. Is also highly resistant to
melting.