Recycled Polymers
rPP Homo PCR Natural — Recycled Polypropylene Homopolymer Post-Consumer Recycled Natural
This grade is made from post-consumer recycled PP homopolymer, processed to maintain its stiffness and mechanical integrity. It's an economical and sustainable alternative for applications like crates, containers, and interior automotive components.
rPP PCRRePoly PP NaturalEcoPP PCR
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 0.900-0.915 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.02-0.05 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.5-3.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 1.3-1.7 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 30-45 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 5-20 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 20-40 J/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -5 °C
- Melting Point
- 160-170 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 80-100 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 60-80 °C (0.45 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.2-2.3
- Volume Resistivity
- >10^16 Ohm·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 20-30 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Good resistance to many organic solvents
- UV Resistance
- Poor (requires UV stabilizers)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Highly Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 5 (PP)
- Carbon Footprint
- Lower than virgin PP homopolymer
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingBlow MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Crates
Caps and closures
Automotive interior parts
Household goods
Available grades
rPP Homo PCR 150EcoPP Nat 250