Polypropylene Sheets

have a polar structure that possesses a very high molecular mass. This makes Polypropylene PP Sheet highly resistant to chemicals and to aqueous solutions of salts, acids, and alkalis.

Polypropylene homopolymers have a high level of stiffness and toughness at room temperature. This together with the Polypropylene sheet capacity to repel water makes them a good choice for mechanical and structural applications.

Advantages of the Polypropylene Sheets:
Polypropylene Sheet properties ensure that this material is a hard, stiff, easily workable material with excellent toughness. It's available in different thicknesses and formats, as well as in tubes, rods, and other forms.

Polypropylene Sheet is an easily weldable thermoplastic that makes it ideal for tanks, fittings, and vessels for the mineral processing, mining, and galvanizing industries.

Key Features and Benefits of the PP / Polypropylene Sheets :

Very high chemical resistance
Excellent impact resistance
Higher scratch resistance than HDPE
Thermoformable
Excellent moisture resistance
Food grade

Applications of the Polypropylene Sheets:

Food or corrosive storage vessels
Cooling or scrubbing towers
Pump bodies and components
Wall cladding
Plating tanks and hoods
Bench tops, etc.

Mechanical Properties

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES	VALUE	UNIT	PARAMETER	NORM
Modulus of elasticity (tensile test)	2000	MPa	1mm/min	DIN EN ISO 527-2
Tensile strength	34	MPa	50mm/min	DIN EN ISO 527-2
Tensile strength at yield	34	MPa	50mm/min	DIN EN ISO 527-2
Elongation at yield	5	%	50mm/min	DIN EN ISO 527-2
Elongation at break	67	%	50mm/min	DIN EN ISO 527-2
Flexural strength	54	MPa	2mm/min, 10 N	DIN EN ISO 178
Modulus of elasticity (flexural test)	1800	MPa	2mm/min, 10 N	DIN EN ISO 178
Compression strength	26	MPa	1% / 2%	EN ISO 604
Compression modulus	1600	MPa	5mm/min, 10 N	EN ISO 604
Impact strength (Charpy)	140	kJ/m2	max. 7,5J	DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
Ball indentation hardness	100	MPa		ISO 2039-1

Thermal Properties

THERMAL PROPERTIES	VALUE	UNIT	PARAMETER	NORM
Glass transition temperature	-10	C		DIN EN ISO 11357
Melting temperature	165	C		DIN EN ISO 11357
Heat distortion temperature	87	C	HDT, Method A	ISO-R 75 Method A
Service temperature	140	C	short term	NN
Service temperature	100	C	long term	NN
Thermal expansion (CLTE)	13	10-5*1/K	23-60°C, long.	DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
Thermal expansion (CLTE)	14	10-5*1/K	23-100°C, long.	DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2

Electrical Properties

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES	VALUE	UNIT	PARAMETER	NORM
surface resistivity	10¹⁴	O		DIN IEC 60093
volume resistivity	10¹⁴	O*cm		DIN IEC 60093

Other Properties

OTHER PROPERTIES	VALUE	UNIT	PARAMETER	NORM
Resistance to hot water/ bases	(+)	-		-
Flammability (UL94)	HB	-	corresponding to	DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
Resistance to weathering	-	-		-
Water absorption	0.02	%	24h / 96h (23°C)	DIN EN ISO 62

General specification
Applications:	Food or corrosive storage vessels Cooling or scrubbing towers Pump bodies and components Wall cladding Plating tanks and hoods Bench tops, etc.
Temperature resistance °С	100 °C
Size	Sheets dimensions: from 1000х1000 to 1000x2000mm thickness: 5-20 mm
Weight:	0,92 g/cm³
Color	Natural, RAL
Technical datasheet	Polypropylene sheets - TDS

Applications

Industrial Applications
Automotive Parts
Chemical Storage

FAQ

What are the chemical resistance properties of Polypropylene sheets?

Polypropylene sheets are highly resistant to chemicals and aqueous solutions of salts, acids, and alkalis.

What applications are suitable for Polypropylene sheets?

They are suitable for mechanical and structural applications due to their stiffness, toughness, and water-repelling properties.

Can Polypropylene sheets be used in high-temperature environments?

Polypropylene sheets are not recommended for high-temperature applications as they may lose their structural integrity.

EXPERT ADVICE: For optimal performance, ensure that Polypropylene sheets are stored in a cool, dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods.

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