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Westlake Plastics Propylux® 290 Polypropylene, Heat Stabilized  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polypropylene (PP)

Material Notes: Replaced by Propylux VF .

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.

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

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 0.920 g/ccASTM D792
Water Absorption 0.010 %
@Time 86400 sec
ASTM D570
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Rockwell R 100ASTM D785
Tensile Strength at Break 4230 psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield 4970 psiASTM D638
Elongation at Break 70 %ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield 5.0 %ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus 319 ksiASTM D638
Flexural Strength 9370 psiASTM D790
Flexural Modulus 329 ksiASTM D790
Compressive Yield Strength 6880 psiASTM D695
Izod Impact, Notched 3.00 ft-lb/inASTM D256
Izod Impact, Unnotched NBASTM D256
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
CTE, linear 43.7 µin/in-°FASTM D696
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 309 °FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 201 °FASTM D648
Flammability, UL94 HB
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA Yes

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