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INSPIRE™ 137 (Film Extrusion)

Polypropylene

Supplied by Braskem Europe GmbH

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Product Description
INSPIRE™ 137 Performance Polymer, is a high melt strength resin which provides bubble stability, low gel content and can be used as blend partner to make more cost effective films on all types of conventional blown film lines.

INSPIRE 137 Performance Polymer can be suggested for film and sheet extrusion.

INSPIRE 137 Performance Polymer exhibits:
  • High Melt Strength
  • Excellent Processability
  • Low gel content
  • High Impact and Puncture Resistance
  • Stiffness/Toughness Balance
  • Temperature Resistance

Complies with:
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c)3.2a
  • European Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
Consult the regulations for detailed information.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Agency Ratings 
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Film Puncture Energy (2.0 mil)
in·lb
 ASTM D5748
Film Puncture Force (2.0 mil)
lbf
 ASTM D5748
Tensile Modulus
     ISO 527-3
2% Secant, MD: 2.0 mil
psi
  
2% Secant, TD: 2.0 mil
psi
  
Tensile Stress
     ISO 527-3
MD: Yield, 2.0 mil
psi
  
TD: Yield, 2.0 mil
psi
  
MD: Break, 2.0 mil
psi
  
TD: Break, 2.0 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ISO 527-3
MD: Break, 2.0 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 2.0 mil
%
  
Dart Drop Impact (2.0 mil)
g
 ISO 7765-1/A
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ASTM D1922
MD: 2.0 mil
g
  
TD: 2.0 mil
g
  
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°, 1.97 mil)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (1.97 mil)
%
 ISO 14782
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Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: Polypropilene, Polypropelene.
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), EU (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions for blown film:
  • Die gap: 1.0 mm
  • Melt Temperature: 230°C
  • Blow-up Ratio: 2.5:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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