Braskem PT400NA

Braskem America Polypropylene PT400NA is a high melt flow rate homopolymer with high transparency. Designed for use on thinwalled injection molding parts with high output. This product exhibits excellent processability and very high stiffness.

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Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding, Thin Wall Injection Molding

Melt Flow Index:: 40.0 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyolefins,
Polypropylenes (PP)
Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Azo Colorants-free,
Azo Dyes-free,
Carbon Black-free,
Dye-free,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Odor-free,
Pigment-free
Materials Features: Excellent Transparency Properties,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Good Processability,
High Melt Flow,
High Stiffness

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Consumer Goods — Housewares
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Industries: Consumer,
Packaging
Applications: Packaging — Food & Beverage Packaging
Consumer — Housewares
Packaging — Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Consumer — Sports & Recreation
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Cosmetic Packaging,
Food Packaging,
Housewares,
Thin-walled Parts,
Toys
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding,
Thin Wall Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	0.905	g/cm³	ASTM D 792
Flexural Modulus (0.05 in/min, 1.3 mm/min, 1% secant)	1600	MPa	ASTM D 790
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	39	MPa	ASTM D 6384
Rockwell Hardness (R Scale)	100		ASTM D 785
Elongation at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	9	%	ASTM D 638
Notched Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C)	27	J/m	ASTM D 256
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 Mpa)	117	°C	ASTM D 648
Deflection Temperature under Load (at 1.820 MPa)	65	°C	ASTM D 648
Vicat Softening Temperature (at 10 N)	154	°C	ASTM D 1525
Haze	24	%	ASTM D 1003
Haze (20 mil, 0.5 mm injetcon molded plaque)	24	%	ASTM D 1003

Control Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (230°C/2.16 kg)	40	g/10 min	ISO 1133
Nominal Melt Flow (at 230°C/2.16kg)	40	g/10 min	ASTM D 1238

Regulatory & Compliance