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Pro-fax PF531

Description

Pro-fax PF531 radiation resistant, high melt flow, controlled rheology polypropylene homopolymer is available in pellet form. This resin is typically used in injection molding applications and offers enhanced retention of physical properties and color after radiation sterilization.

Pro-fax PF531 resists yellowing and embrittlement after gamma radiation. However, since performance and appearance after radiation sterilization can be sensitive to design and processing choices, the users should verify performance in their application.

Our customers typically use this resin in radiation-sterilizable medical and laboratory devices.

Availability

North America

Product data and technical information
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Rate (230 °C/2.16 kg) 27 g/10 min
Density (23 °C) 0.90 g/cm³
Flexural Modulus (0.05 in/min, 1% Secant, Procedure A) 140000 psi
Flexural Modulus (1.3 mm/min, 1% Secant, Procedure A) 965 MPa
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min) 4100 psi
Tensile Strength at Yield (50 mm/min) 28 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Yield 15 %
Notched Izod Impact Strength (73 °F, Method A) 0.6 ft-lb/in
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23 °C, Method A) 32 J/m
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed) 185 °F
Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa, Unannealed) 85 °C
Technical Data Sheet - ASTM Technical Data Sheet - ASTM
Safety Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet- Global
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