Braskem America RP 650

Braskem RP 650 polypropylene random copolymer (RCP) provides high flexural modulus, superior esthetics, and enhanced optical properties.

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.

For more information regarding REACH, please visit Braskem's REACH site

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Random Copolymer (RCP)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Extrusion, Thermoforming

Additives Included: Nucleating Agent

Melt Flow Index:: 2.0 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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  • High flexural modulus
  • Next generation clarifier providing superior esthetics and enhanced optical properties
Performance Characteristics
  • Increased melt strength resulting in more uniform wall thickness distribution
  • Opportunities for downgauging and part weight reduction
  • Improved impact properties
  • Outstanding stiffness, providing increased top load properties
  • Exceptional esthetics and color
  • Opportunities for intermaterial replacement

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Braskem thermoforming grades allow clients to utilize a single resin for a wide range of applications that require varying levels of stiffness, clarity, or impact, creating a simplified inventory approach.

  • Single grade inventory
  • Reduced storage complexity
  • Simple order processing
  • Blends well with other resins

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)12%ASTM D-638
Flexural Modulus (0.05 in/min, 1.3 mm/min, 1% secant)170,000psiASTM D-790A
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min, 50 mm/min)4,600psiASTM D-638
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)1.2ft-lbs/inASTM D-256A
Control Properties
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Nominal Melt Flow (230°C/2.16kg)2g/10 minASTM D-1238

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