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Alastian PP EP8-2

Polypropylene Impact Copolymer

Supplied by Alastian

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Product Description
"Alastian" PP EP8-2 easy molding, blush-resistant, high impact polypropylene copolymer resin is available in pellet form. Other features include good impact resistance at low temperatures, and a good stiffness/impact balance.

Typical applications include housewares and closures.

For regulatory compliance information see "Alastian" PP EP8-2 Regulatory Affairs Product Stewardship Information/Certification Data Sheet (RAPIDS).
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Blush Resistant
  • Good Moldability
  • Good Stiffness
  • Impact Copolymer
  • Low Temperature Impact Resistance
Uses 
  • Caps
  • Closures
  • Household Goods
  • Toys
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792B
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant (0.0500 in)
psi
 ASTM D790A
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256A
Unnotched Izod Impact (0°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Additional Information
Drop Weight Impact Strength, Basell Test Methid, -29°C: 22 ft-lbs
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Blush Reistant, Low Temperatuer Impact Resistance, Low Temp Impact Resistance, Good Stiffness, Impact Copolymer, Good Moldability.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Closure Caps, Caps, Cap, Household Goods, Housewares.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
22.0 in/min
 
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