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Polifil® GFPP-40

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Polifil® GFPP-40 are homopolymer polypropylene resins reinforced with glass fibers. They provide high impact with increased strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and higher continuous temperature. Other benefits include reduced distortion under long-term stress. These compounds are used in appliances, electrical components, automotive and utility products. Standard processing techniques are applicable. Use this information as a guide to aid you in selecting the proper resin for your application. TPG will custom compound and fine-tune our formulations for your application.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Fillers Included: Glass Fiber

Melt Flow Index: 4.0 - 10.0 g/10 min

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These compounds are used in appliances, electrical components, automotive and utility products. Standard processing techniques are applicable. Use this information as a guide to aid you in selecting the proper resin for your application. TPG will custom compound and fine-tune our formulations for your application.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Reinforcement content40TPG WI
Specific gravity1.22D 792
Melt flow 230/2.164-10*g/10 minD 1238
Water absorption, 24 hoursnil%D 570
Mold shrinkage – 1/8˝ specimen 0.002in/inD 955
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rockwell hardness102Scale RD 785
Tensile strength7800psiD 638
Tensile modulus630kpsiD 638
Flexural modulus, tangent800kpsiD 790
Flexural strength11400psiD 790
Izod impact, notched1.2ft-lbs/inD 256
Gardner impact, 1/2˝ tup4in-lbsD 5420
Elongation (Break)3%D 638
Elongation (Yield)2%D 638
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection temperature, 66psi 315˚FD 648
Deflection temperature, 264psi 300˚FD 648

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