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Hifax BA 238 A

Polypropylene Copolymer

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
Hifax BA 238 A is a non-filled polypropylene copolymer for injection molding with very high impact strength. The grade is natural, in pellet form.

Typical applications for Hifax BA 238 A are painted bumpers of automotive applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  
Features 
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Paintable
  
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Automotive Bumper
  
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183/A
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
     ISO 527-2
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Strain
     ISO 527-2
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength
     ISO 180/1A
-4°F
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
 
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
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: Hifax BA 238 A, Hifax , HifaxBA238A, BA 238 A, BA238, 238A, BA238A, Polypropylene Copolymer, PP Copolymer, Polypropylene, PP, LyondellBasell, PolypropyleneCopolymer, PPCopolymer, 238BA
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Impact Resistance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Bumper, Automotive Bumpers, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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