Recycled Polymers
rPP Copo PIR Filled — Recycled Polypropylene Copolymer Post-Industrial Recycled Filled
This grade utilizes recycled PP copolymer from industrial sources, often compounded with fillers like talc or glass fiber for improved stiffness and impact performance. It is a cost-effective solution for automotive applications and durable goods.
rPP PIRRegrind PP CopoEcoPP Filled
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 0.900-0.920 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.02-0.05 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.0-2.5 % (depending on filler)
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 1.5-3.0 GPa (with filler)
- Tensile Strength
- 25-40 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 5-50 % (depending on filler)
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 40-80 J/m (with filler)
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -5 °C
- Melting Point
- 150-165 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 80-95 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 70-90 °C (0.45 MPa, with filler)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.2-2.5
- Volume Resistivity
- >10^16 Ohm·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 18-28 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Good resistance to many organic solvents
- UV Resistance
- Poor (requires UV stabilizers)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 5 (PP)
- Carbon Footprint
- Lower than virgin PP copolymer
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Automotive under-the-hood parts
Battery cases
Toolboxes
Industrial components
Available grades
rPP Copo PIR 40% TalcEcoPP Filled Black 600