Braskem America DR376.01

Braskem DR376-01 polypropylene random copolymer (RCP) has properties such as consistent processability, good optical properties, and low temperature heat seal.

All Braskem America production facilities are certified to produce bio, bio-circular, and circular polypropylene under the ISCC PLUS certification via the mass balance approach.

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Polymer Name: Polypropylene Random Copolymer (RCP)

Processing Methods: Compounding, Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Stretch Films Extrusion

Melt Flow Index:: 7.0 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyolefins,
Polypropylenes (PP)
Polymer Name: Polypropylene Random Copolymer (RCP)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Materials Features

Excellent Catastrophic Tear Resistance,

Excellent Edge Flow,

Good Optical Properties,

Good Processability,

Low Temperature Heat Sealability

Key Attributes

Excellent processability for cast film with exceptional edge flow and speed
Designed for heat seal applications
Outstanding catastrophic tear resistance
High flexural modulus with superior esthetics and enhanced optical properties

Applications & Uses

Markets: Printing & Packaging
Applications: Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Industries: Compounding,
Films,
Packaging
Applications: Packaging — Food & Beverage Packaging
Compounding — Other Compounding Applications
Films — Other Film Extrusion
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Oriented Polypropylene (OPP)
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Film,
Food Packaging,
Heat Seal Coating
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Compounding,
Extrusion,
Film Extrusion,
Stretch Films Extrusion

Properties

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	11	%	ASTM D-638
Flexural Modulus (0.05 in/min, 1.3 mm/min, 1% secant)	80,000	psi	ASTM D-790A
Flexural Modulus (0.05 in/min, 1.3 mm/min, 1% secant)	80,000	psi	ASTM D-790A
Melting Temperature	134	°C	ASTM Internal
Notched Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C)	1.7	ft-lbs/in	ASTM D-256A
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	2,750	psi	ASTM D-638
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	1.7	ft-lbs/in	ASTM D-256A
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)	2,750	psi	ASTM D-638

Control Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Nominal Melt Flow (230°C/2.16kg)	min. 7	g/10	ASTM D-1238

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: ISCC Plus