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Pro-fax HL231R

Polypropylene Homopolymer

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
This information has been secured during the course of product development. Both the product and its properties are subject to change before final commercialization.

"Pro-fax" HL231R polypropylene homopolymer resin, is suitable for general injection molding and cast film extrusion applications.

For regulatory compliance information see "Pro-fax" HL231R Regulatory Affairs Product Stewardship Information/Certification Data Sheet (RAPIDS).
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • High Flow
  • Homopolymer
  • Opticals
Uses 
  • Caps
  • Cast Film
  • Closures
  • Containers
  • Food Containers
  • Sporting Goods
  • Staple Fibers
  • Thin-walled Containers
  • Toys
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Cast Film
  • 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 (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant 2
psi
 ASTM D790A
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256A
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
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: LyondellBasell Industries, Lyondell, Basell, Bassell, Basell Polyolefins, Bassel

Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Pro-fax HL231R, Profax HL231R, Pro-fax , Profax, Pro:fax, Pro/fax, Pro+fax, Pro_fax, Pro fax, ProfaxHL231R, HL 231 R, HL231R, HL231, 231R, Polypropylene Homopolymer, PP Homopolymer, Polypropylene, PP, LyondellBasell, PolypropyleneHomopolymer, PPHomopolymer, 231HL
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Flow, High Melt, High MFI.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Cast Film, Closure Caps, Caps, Cap, Food Containers, Food Container, Thin-Walled Containers, Thin-Walled Container, Thin-Wall Containers, Thin-Wall Container, Thinwall Containers, Thinwall Container, Staple Fibers, Staple Fiber.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
20.050 in/min
 
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