Formosa Plastics Formolene® 5140L Homopolymer Polypropylene

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Formosa Plastics Formolene® 5140L Homopolymer Polypropylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polypropylene (PP); Polypropylene, Molded
Material Notes:	Homopolymer for General Purpose Injection Molding Formolene® 5140L is a highly nucleated polypropylene homopolymer designed for general purpose injection molding applications including closures, packaging, small appliances, housewares and toys. It contains a unique combination of stabilizers, which provides excellent processability with good stiffness, environmental stress crack resistance, heat performance and minimal odor & taste. Formolene® 5140L meets all requirements of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration as specified in 21 CFR 177.1520, covering safe use of polyolefin articles and components of articles intended for direct food contact. It does meet the standards of the FDA status “A”. Specimens were injection molded according to the conditions specified in ASTM D4101 Information provided by Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA
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Available Properties
Density, ASTM D1505 Melt Flow, ASTM D1238, I₂ Hardness, Rockwell R, ASTM D785 Tensile Strength, Yield, ASTM D638, 2" (50mm) per min Elongation at Yield, ASTM D638, 2" (50mm) per min Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant, ASTM D790, 1.3 mm/min Izod Impact, Notched, ASTM D256 Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi), ASTM D648 FDA, See notes for details.

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Manufacturer Notes:
Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA

Category Notes
Plastic

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