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Polifil® RMT-40

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Polifil® RMT-40 are high impact polypropylenes reinforced with asbestos-free talc. In addition to high impact strength, they possess a high flex modulus and high heat deflection resistance.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene (unspecified)

Fillers Included: Talc

Melt Flow Index: 8.0 - 12.0 g/10 min

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Polifil® RMT products are UL94 HB rated. These compounds are used in automotive applications and conform to the requirements of the FMVSS-302. 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.

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Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Reinforcement content40-TPG WI
Specific gravity1.24-D 792
Melt flow 230/2.168-12g/10 minD 1238
Water absorption, 24 hoursnil%D 570
Mold shrinkage – 1/8˝ specimen 0.009in/inD 955
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness74Shore DD 1415
Tensile strength3800psiD 638
Tensile modulus340kpsiD 638
Flexural modulus, tangent360kpsiD 790
Flexural strength6500psiD 790
Izod impact, notched0.8ft-lbs/inD 256
Gardner impact, 1/2˝ tup40in-lbsD 5420
Elongation (Break)18%D 638
Elongation (Yield)6%D 638
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection temperature, 66psi 245˚FD 648
Deflection temperature, 264psi 145˚FD 648
Flammability** (Rating)HB-UL94

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