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Polyolefins

Thermoplastic polymers for packaging and construction

PPC

Polypropylene Copolymer - flexible & tough

Technical Data

Density

approx. 0.905 g/cm³

Melting temperature

160–166 °C

Material type

PP block/copolymer

Impact strength

high, also in the cold

Applications

Impact-resistant applications such as transport crates, engineering parts and packaging, including at low temperatures.

Properties

High impact strength, also in the coldGood stiffnessGood chemical resistance

PPH

Polypropylene Homopolymer - rigid & hard

Technical Data

Density

0.904–0.908 g/cm³

Melting temperature

160–165 °C

Tensile strength

30–35 MPa

Water absorption

< 0.03%

Applications

Injection-moulded and extruded parts, packaging, household articles and fibres.

Properties

High stiffnessGood heat deflection resistanceGood chemical resistanceLow density

PPR

Polypropylene Random - piping systems

Technical Data

Density

approx. 0.90 g/cm³

Melting temperature

135–150 °C

Material type

PP random copolymer

Applications

Transparent packaging, hot- and cold-water pipes as well as household and cosmetic articles.

Properties

Good transparencyHigh flexibilityGood impact strengthLower melting point than homopolymer

HDPE

High-density Polyethylene - robust & chemical-resistant

Technical Data

Density

0.940–0.970 g/cm³

Melting temperature

130–135 °C

MFR test condition

190 °C/2.16 kg

Applications

Blow-moulded parts, containers, pipes, films and engineering parts.

Properties

High stiffness and strengthExcellent chemical resistanceGood stress-crack resistance

LDPE

Low-density Polyethylene - flexible & transparent

Technical Data

Density

0.915–0.930 g/cm³

Melting temperature

105–115 °C

MFR test condition

190 °C/2.16 kg

Applications

Films, packaging, coatings and flexible containers.

Properties

High flexibilityGood processabilityGood impact strengthExcellent electrical insulation

LLDPE

Linear low-density Polyethylene - films & packaging

Technical Data

Density

0.915–0.940 g/cm³

Melting temperature

120–130 °C

MFR test condition

190 °C/2.16 kg

Applications

Stretch and cling films, packaging films and flexible applications.

Properties

High tear and puncture resistanceGood flexibilityGood stress-crack resistance

BOPP

Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene - films & packaging

Technical Data

Material

biaxially oriented PP film

Density

approx. 0.905 g/cm³

Properties

high strength, good barrier

Applications

Biaxially oriented films for packaging, labels and laminates.

Properties

High clarity & glossGood barrier propertiesHigh tensile strengthExcellent printability