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TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS Polypropylene 3740WR

Polypropylene Homopolymer

Supplied by TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS

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Product Description
Easy Flow. Total Petrochemicals Polypropylene 3740WR exhibits exceptionally easy flow characteristics.

FDA. 3740WR complies with all applicable FDA and USDA regulations and may be used under these provisions for food contact and packaging.

Recommended Applications. 3740WR is recommended for injection molding medical applications requiring high stiffness and good gamma radiation stability up to 50 kGy.

Processing. 3740WR resin processes on conventional injection molding equipment with typical melt temperatures of 350-450°F (177-232°C). Call the nearest Total Petrochemicals Polypropylene Sales Office for additional information.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Additive 
  • Nucleating Agent
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Flow
  • High Stiffness
  • Nucleated
  • Radiation (Gamma) Resistant
Uses 
  • Food Packaging
  • Medical/Healthcare Applications
  
Agency Ratings 
 
RoHS Compliance 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256A
Instrumented Dart Impact (0.125 in)
in·lb
 Internal Method
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D1706
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Melting Temperature
°F
 DSC
Heat Deflection Temperature - 4.64 kGy/cm²
°F
 ASTM D648
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: Finaloy

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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Stiffness, Radiation Resistant, Gamma Stable, Gamma Resistant, Radiation Stable, Good Flow.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Food Packaging, Medical Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), EC (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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