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Petroquim PH0242

Petroquim PH0242 is Apt for the extrusion/compression of caps for carbonated beverages. Excellent stiffness and impact strength, and easily processed and de-molded.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Extrusion

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Applications

Caps for carbonated beverages, beers and
refreshments.

Processing Recommendations

COMPRESSION/ EXTRUSION
Cylinder 200 to 230 ºC
Pump 205 to 215 ºC
Nozzle 205 to 215 ºC

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
VICAT Softening Point (10 N)154°CD-1525
Elongation (at yield point)9%D-638
Flexural Modulus1600MPaD-790
Flow Index (2.16 kg/230 °C)2.2g/10 minD-1238
Heat Deflection Temperature – HDT (455 kPa)110°CD-648
IZOD Impact Strength Test (at 23 °C)35J/mD-256
Tensile Strength (at yield point)35MPaD-638

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PROCESS: COMPRESSION/EXTRUSION

Apt for the extrusion/compression of caps for carbonated
beverages. Excellent stiffness and impact strength, and
easily processed and de-molded.