Z30G is a high flow polypropylene homopolymer tailored for injection molding and compounding applications. This polymer is designed to offer high stiffness and exceptional processability, making it ideal for producing thin-walled containers and a variety of household items. Its characteristics also make it an excellent base for compounding and creating master batches.
Product Description
- Type: Polypropylene Homopolymer
- Characteristics: Z30G is known for its high flow rate, which facilitates shorter cycle times and easy mold filling. It provides high stiffness, making it suitable for structurally demanding applications.
Key Applications
- Injection Molding: Especially effective in manufacturing thin-walled containers, toys, vacuum flasks, and various household and kitchen articles that require precision and durability.
- Compounding and Master Batches: Serves as a robust base polymer, providing the necessary properties for high-quality compounding applications.
Technical Specifications
- Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 25 dg/min at 230°C with a 2.16 kg load (ASTM D1238L), indicating the polymer's ease of flow under specified conditions.
- Density: 0.9 g/cm³ (ASTM C1505), typical for polypropylene, providing a good balance between strength and flexibility.
- Flexural Modulus: 1500 MPa (AS-4D790), highlighting the material’s stiffness and its ability to resist bending.
- Tensile Strength at Yield: 32 MPa (ASTM T11 0 638), measuring the maximum stress the material can withstand before yielding.
- Elongation at Yield: 15% (ASTM C 638), showing how much the material can stretch before it begins to deform permanently.
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched): 30 J/m at 23°C (ASTM D255), demonstrating the material’s resistance to impact at room temperature.
- Rockwell Hardness: 100 R Scale (ASTM C 785), indicating the surface hardness of the polymer.
- Vicat Softening Point: 152°C (ASTM D 1525), the temperature at which the polymer begins to soften under a specified load.
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 94°C at 0.46 N/mm² (ASTM C 648), significant for understanding how the material behaves under a specific load and temperature.
- Accelerated Oven Ageing: Can withstand 380 hours at 150°C (ASTM D 3012), highlighting its durability under high-temperature conditions.
Conclusion
Z30G polypropylene homopolymer is engineered for high-performance in injection molding and compounding. Its high stiffness, combined with exceptional flow characteristics, makes it ideal for a broad range of applications, from consumer goods to technical components. The polymer's properties ensure efficient processing, reduced cycle times, and consistent quality in final products, making it a favored choice for manufacturers looking for reliable, high-quality materials for advanced applications.
PP Z30G
- Injection Molding
- Compounding and Master Batches