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Protec® PP chemical and corrosion resistant materials exhibit excellent tensile stiffness and mechanical properties for use in a wide variety of industrial applications.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene (unspecified)

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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions
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Features & Benefits

Key Material Benefits
  • Chemical & Corrosion Resistance
  • No Moisture Absorption
  • High Strength to Weight Ratio
  • Superior Versatility
  • Greater Hardness & Stiffness vs. HDPE
  • Easy to Fabricate, Weld, Machine, Thermoform, & Vacuum Form
Competitive Advantages
  • Resin Consistency
  • Lower Stress
  • Inventory in Colors, Thicknesses, & Sheet Sizes
  • Custom Colors
  • Oversized Sheets
  • Turns Clear when Heated

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Top Applications
  • Chemical and Liquid- Tanks & Secondary Containment
  • Laboratory and Cleanroom- Containment Cabinetry, Furniture, & Fume Hoods
  • Medical - Orthotic and Prosthetic
  • Food Processing- Manufacturing & Preparation Components
  • Air Processing - Fume Hoods & Ducting
  • Die Cutting Pads

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.9g/cm3D 1505
Tensile Strength at Yield3500psiD 638
Elongation at Break10%D 638
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion6.5x10-5in/in/ºCD 696
Flexural Modulus145000psiD 790
Notched Izod Impact17fl-lb/inD 256
Heat Deflection Temperature at 66 psi86ºCD 648
Maximum Service Temperature, Air180Long Term
Vicat Softening Point298ºFD 1525
Hardness72Shore DD 2240
Absorptionmax. 0.01%D 5709(2)
Melt Index0.5g/10 minD 1238
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flammability RatingUL94 HB

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliances
  • FDA
  • USDA
  • NSF (Natural Only)
  • RoHS Compliant
  • REACH Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Available in

Protec® PP - Available In

COLORS 1.NATURAL 2.WHITE 3.BLACK
THICKNESSES 1/8” – 3” 1/8” – 3” 1/8” – 1”
FINISH SMOOTH SMOOTH SMOOTH

Standard sheet sizes in most formulations are 4’ x 8’, 4’ x 10’, 5’ x 10’.
Custom colors and sizes available upon request