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Polifil® T-40 are homopolymer polypropylene resins reinforced with asbestos-free talc. They possess high flex modulus, high deflection temperature, good chemical resistance and colorability, low shrinkage and yield maximum stiffness combined with characteristic impact.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Fillers Included: Talc

Melt Flow Index: 8.0 - 12.0 g/10 min

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Polifil® T series compounds are homopolymer polypropylene resins reinforced with asbestos-free talc. They possess high flex modulus, high deflection temperature, good chemical resistance and colorability, low shrinkage and yield maximum stiffness combined with characteristic impact.

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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 0.008in/inD 955
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness77Shore DD 1415
Tensile strength4600psiD 638
Tensile modulus380kpsiD 638
Flexural modulus, tangent400kpsiD 790
Flexural strength8000psiD 790
Izod impact, notched0.5ft-lbs/inD 256
Gardner impact, 1/2˝ tup5in-lbsD 5420
Elongation (Break)15%D 638
Elongation (Yield)3.5%D 638
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection temperature, 66psi 280˚FD 648
Deflection temperature, 264psi 175˚FD 648
Flammability** (Rating)HB-UL94

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