Propylux® 290
(polypropylene)
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Through process improvement and advanced engineering, Westlake Plastics
introduces the next generation of heat-stabilized polypropylene. Propylux 290 is
produced from a FDA approved homopolymer resin, and exhibits better heat and
dimensional stability over Propylux.
The following physical property information is based on typical values of the base
polypropylene resins.
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| Mechanical Properties |
| Property |
Units |
Test |
Result |
| Compressive Stength @ yield |
psi |
ASTM D695 |
6,880 |
| Flexural Modulus |
psi |
ASTM D790 |
329,000 |
| Flexural Strength |
psi |
ASTM D790 |
9,370 |
| Hardness-Rockwell R |
- |
ASTM D785 |
R100 |
| Izod Impact Strength Notched |
ft·lbs/in |
ASTM D256 |
3.0 |
| Izod Impact Strength Un-notched |
ft·lbs/in |
ASTM D256 |
no break |
| Tensile Elongation @break |
% |
ASTM D638 |
70.0 |
| Tensile Elongation @yield |
% |
ASTM D638 |
5.0 |
| Tensile Modulus |
psi |
ASTM D638 |
319,000 |
| Tensile Strength @break |
psi |
ASTM D638 |
4,230 |
| Tensile Strength @yield |
psi |
ASTM D638 |
4,970 |
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| Other Properties |
| Property |
Units |
Test |
Result |
| Specific Gravity |
- |
ASTM D792 |
.92 |
| Water Absorption @24 hours |
% |
ASTM D570 |
0.01 |
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| Thermal Properties |
| Property |
Units |
Test |
Result |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F |
ASTM D696 |
4.37 x 10-5 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @66 psi |
°F |
ASTM D648 |
309 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi |
°F |
ASTM D648 |
201 |
| Flam. Rating-UL94 |
- |
- |
HB |
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| Applications Include: |
| Tanks/tank covers |
| Food strainers |
| Hot fillers |
| Welding cabinetry |
| Etching rinse tubs |
| Glove boxes |
| Cutting board |
| Fan shroud and blades |
| Advantages of Propylux® 290: |
| Excellent chemical resistance |
| Lot controlled and traceable |
| Low moisture absorption |
| FDA resin |
| Superior dimensional stability |
| Manufacturing Capabilities: |
| Sheet: 3/4” to 21/2” thick |
| Sheet Sizes: 24”x48” 48”x96” 48”x120” |
| Rod: 3/8” to 4” diameter |
| Color/Grades: |
| Standard: Natural (custom colors
available). |
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*In addition to our standard capabilities, Westlake also has the
ability to process custom resins in various sizes and colors
with some exceptions.
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