Piedmont Plastics stocks polypropylene in a variety of sheet and rod sizes for a multitude of markets. Polypropylene sheet meets FDA and USDA guidelines.
Polypropylene
Versatile polypropylene: durable, chemically resistant, and moisture-proof for diverse applications.
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Product Overview
Widely used for:
Performance Characteristics:
Typical Properties of Polypropylene
Common Properties
- Common Brand Names PROTEC®, Polystone®, Semitron™, Proteus™, Prime COPP, King KPC
- Typical Thickness Size 0.010 to 0.250 in
- Typical Lengths 48 to 96 in
- Typical Widths 96 to 120 in
- Friendly Names PP, Polypro
- Common Profiles Sheet, Rod, Tubing
- Typical Rod Diameter 0.250 – 14 in
Physical Properties
- Density 0.89 - 2.20g/cm³
- Water Absorption 0.01 - 11.00%
- Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium 0.10 - 1.50%
- Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.20 - 2.00%
- Melt Flow 0.10 - 150.00g/10 min
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Strength 25 - 71kV/mm
- Dielectric Constant 2.0 - 2.2
- Dissipation Factor < 0.001 (at 1kHz)
- Volume Resistivity 10^15ohm-cm
- Surface Resistivity 10^16ohm/square
- Arc Resistance 130 - 180s
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600V
- Breakdown Voltage 10 - 50kV
Mechanical Properties
- Hardness 92Rockwell R
- Tensile Strength, Ultimate 32MPa
- Tensile Strength, Yield 25MPa
- Elongation at Break 200%
- Elongation at Yield 10%
- Modulus of Elasticity 1550MPa
- Flexural Yield Strength 45MPa
- Flexural Modulus 1400MPa
- Compressive Yield Strength 25MPa
- Bearing Yield Strength 40MPa
- Shear Strength 13MPa
- Izod Impact, Notched 20J/m
- Izod Impact, Unnotched 150J/m
- Gardner Impact 5.5J
- Falling Dart Impact 20J
- Instrumented Impact Total Energy 45J
Thermal Properties
- CTE, linear 80 - 100µm/m°C
- CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow 150 - 180µm/m°C
- Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 100 - 110°C
- Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 50 - 60°C
- Vicat Softening Point 150 - 165°C
- Flammability HBUL94 Rating
- Max Continuous Operating Temperature in F 180 - 200°F
- Minimum Operating Temperature in F - 58°F
- Thermal Conductivity 0.22W/mK
Regulations
- UL-94 Flame Class
- FDA
- ASTM/Mil-Spec
- USDA
- NSF
- USP Class VI
- Canada AG
- D635 Self Extinguishing
- RoHS Compliant
- REACH Compliant
Literature and Data Sheets
- All Suppliers
- Vycom
- King Plastic
- Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
- Primex Plastics
- Röchling Engineering Plastics
- Piedmont Plastics
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Corrtec Protec PP VycomView
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King KPC PolyPro King PlasticView
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MCAM Semitron® PP Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced MaterialsView
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Polygraph.ics™ Sell Sheet Primex PlasticsView
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Polystone P copolymer EHS grey - ASTM Röchling Engineering PlasticsView
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Polystone P copolymer natural - ASTM Röchling Engineering PlasticsView
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Polystone P CubX Röchling Engineering PlasticsView
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Primex Prime COPP 792 Primex PlasticsView
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Proteus Copolymer PP Natural Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced MaterialsView
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Proteus Homopolymer PP Black Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced MaterialsView
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Polypropylene is available in homopolymer, co-polymer, orthotic, and prosthetic grades. Polypropylene is a versatile polymer used in a plethora of applications that require chemical and corrosion resistance, high impact resistance, and high strength to weight ratio. Polypropylene meets FDA and USDA guidelines, does not absorb moisture, and is easy to form. These qualities make polypropylene a sought after solution for many day-to-day and industrial applications.
Polypropylene is easily welded and machined while maintaining acid and abrasion resistance. Piedmont stocks polypropylene in a variety of flat sheet and rod sizes for a multitude of markets. Our plastics experts can help you find the right solution for your requirements and fulfill your needs quickly from our North American network of branch locations.
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