Braskem America RP 250

Braskem RP 250 polypropylene random copolymer (RCP) offers superior processing stability, superior clarity, esthetics and enhanced optical properties and excellent mold release.

All Braskem America production facilities are certified to produce bio, bio-circular, and circular polypropylene under the ISCC PLUS certification via the mass balance approach.

For more information regarding REACH, please visit Braskem's REACH site

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Random Copolymer (RCP)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding, Twin-wall Injection Molding

Melt Flow Index:: 35.0 g/10 min

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Rigid Packaging Applications
  • Some of the potential applications that thin wall packaging can be used for include: pill vials, ice cream tubes, deli containers, ready-made packaged foods, and butter or ice cream tubs.
  • Benefits in these applications are reduced source consumption, shorter cycle times, high clarity, and good organoleptics.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)9%ASTM D-638
Flexural Modulus (0.05 in/min, 1.3 mm/min, 1% secant)170,000psiASTM D-790A
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)4,500psiASTM D-638
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)1ft-lbs/inASTM D-256A
Control Properties
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Nominal Melt Flow (230°C/2.16kg)35g/10 minASTM D-1238

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