3D Printing
SLS PP Powder — Polypropylene Powder for Selective Laser Sintering
Polypropylene (PP) powder for SLS offers a good combination of flexibility, chemical resistance, and low moisture absorption at an economical price point. It is suitable for parts requiring stiffness, impact resistance, and long-term durability.
PPPP PowderPolypropylene SLS
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 0.90-0.92 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- <0.1 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- Moderate (1.0-2.0%)
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.8-1.2 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 25-35 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 15-25 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- High (notched)
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -10 to 0 °C
- Melting Point
- 160-170 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60-70 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 40-50 °C @ 0.45 MPa
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.2-2.3
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹⁵-10¹⁷ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 20-25 MV/m
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Excellent resistance
- Bases
- Excellent resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to most organic solvents. Attacked by strong oxidizing agents.
- UV Resistance
- Poor (requires additives)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (within SLS/MJF process)
- Recycling Code
- 5 (PP)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
Applications
Containers
Housings
Automotive Parts
Consumer Goods
Snap-fit Components
Available grades
PPPP-CF (Carbon Fiber filled)