Borouge HG385MO Polypropylene Granule

DESCRIPTION

HG385MO is a polypropylene homopolymer intended for injection moulding. This product combines unique Borstar reactor design with Borstar Nucleation Technology (BNT) to produce highly crystalline polypropylene. This product is characterized by excellent flow properties combined with a narrow molecular weight distribution, well suited for low warpage products.

This product contains anti-static and slip additives, which result in short cycle time, easy demoulding and low dust attraction.

Products moulded from this grade exhibit excellent dimension consistency combined with high stiffness and gloss.

APPLICATIONS

• Caps and closures
• Appliances with great heat resistance
• Household articles

SPECIAL FEATURES

High stiffness Low warpage

Heat resistance High gloss

Shows excellent antistatic performance

HG385MO is easy to process with standard injection moulding machines.

Following parameters should be used as guidelines:

Melt temperature: 220 - 260°C

Holding pressure: 200 - 500bar As required to avoid sink marks

Mould temperature: 10 - 30°C

Injection speed: As high as possible

Shrinkage 1 - 2%, depending on wall thickness and moulding parameters

STORAGE

HG385MO should be stored in dry conditions at temperatures below 50°C and protected from UV-light. Improper storage can initiate degradation, which results in odour generation and colour changes and can have negative effects on the physical properties of this product. More information on storage can be found in Safety Information Sheet (SIS) for this product

SAFETY

The product is not classified as a hazardous preparation. Please see our Safety Information Sheet (SIS) for details on various aspects of safety, recovery and disposal of the product, for more information contact your Borouge representative.

RECYCLING

The product is suitable for recycling using modern methods of shredding and cleaning. In-house production waste should be kept clean to facilitate direct recycling