Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Proteus® PP, Black Homopolymer Polypropylene (ASTM Product Data Sheet)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polypropylene (PP); Polypropylene, Molded
Material Notes:

  • High impact resistance strength
  • Better resistance to cracking at low temperatures than Homopolymer Polypropylene
  • More pliable than homopolymer
  • Meets food handling guidelines
  • Chemical- and corrosion-resistant
  • No moisture absorption
  • FDA and 3-A Dairy CompliantAppropriate for applications to 180°F (82°C)
  • Resists most acids, alkalis and solvents
  • Meets FDA 21CFR 177.1520
  • Thermoforming performance
  • USDA, NSF and 3-A Dairy Complaint (natural color only)

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products is now Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials.
 
Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity 0.910 g/cc0.910 g/ccASTM D792
Water Absorption <= 0.010 %<= 0.010 %Immersion, 24hr; ASTM D570(2)
Water Absorption at Saturation <= 0.010 %<= 0.010 %Immersion; ASTM D570(2)
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Shore D 7878ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength 33.1 MPa4800 psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength at 65°C (150°F) 2.76 MPa400 psiASTM D638
Elongation at Break 12 %12 %ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus 1.19 GPa173 ksiASTM D638
Flexural Strength 33.1 MPa4800 psiASTM D790
Flexural Modulus 1.24 GPa180 ksiASTM D790
Compressive Strength 34.5 MPa5000 psi10% Def.; ASTM D695
Compressive Modulus 1.38 GPa200 ksiASTM D695
Izod Impact, Notched 1.07 J/cm2.00 ft-lb/inASTM D256 Type A
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic 0.250.25Dry vs. Steel; QTM55007
 
Electrical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Surface Resistivity per Square >= 1.00e+15 ohm>= 1.00e+15 ohmASTM D257
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Melting Point 160 °C320 °FCrystalline, Peak; ASTM D3418
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 82.2 °C180 °FLong Term
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 98.9 °C210 °FASTM D648
Flammability, UL94 HB
@Thickness 3.17 mm		HB
@Thickness 0.125 in		Estimated Rating
 
Compliance PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
3A-Dairy NoNo
Canada AG NoNo
FDA NoNo
NSF NoNo
USDA NoNo
USP Class VI NoNo
 
Chemical Resistance PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3) AcceptableAcceptable
Acids, Weak AcceptableAcceptable
Alcohols AcceptableAcceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14) AcceptableAcceptable
Alkalies, Weak AcceptableAcceptable
Chlorinated Solvents UnacceptableUnacceptable
Conductive / Static Dissipative NoNo
Continuous Sunlight LimitedLimited
Hot Water / Steam LimitedLimited
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic UnacceptableUnacceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic UnacceptableUnacceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions AcceptableAcceptable
Ketones, Esters UnacceptableUnacceptable
 
Miscellaneous PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Targeted Usage Structural UsesStructural Uses
 
Descriptive Properties
Machinability31-10, 1=Easier to Machine

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