Petroquim PH2615

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

Good Balance of Properties,

Good Stability,

Good Stiffness

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Bottles,

Caps,

Closures,

Furniture,

Household Goods,

Housewares,

Lids,

Outdoor Furnishings,

Toys

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Applications

Household items, garden furniture,
toys, lids, food jars and containers.

Processing Recommendations

INJECTION
Feed 190 ºC
Screw 200 to 240 ºC
Mold 20 to 60 ºC

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
VICAT Softening Point (10 N)	155	°C	D-1525
Elongation (at yield point)	7	%	D-638
Flexural Modulus	1950	MPa	D-790
Flow Index (2.16 kg/230 °C)	27	g/10 min	D-1238
Heat Deflection Temperature – HDT (455 kPa)	125	°C	D-648
IZOD Impact Strength Test (at 23 °C)	25	J/m	D-256
Tensile Strength (at yield point)	39	MPa	D-638

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA 21 CFR 177.1520

Technical Details & Test Data

PROCESS: INJECTION

Apt for injection molding. Nucleated grade which gives
it a very high stiffness and improvements in cycles.
Easily processable, good stability during the process
and good mechanical properties. Recommended for
thin wall pieces.