BP Amoco Fortilene® KB4176 Blow Molding/Extrusion Grade Polypropylene

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BP Amoco Fortilene® KB4176 Blow Molding/Extrusion Grade Polypropylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polypropylene (PP); Polypropylene Copolymer
Material Notes:	An anti-stated, polypropylene, random copolymer produced by Solvay Polymers utilizing unique, catalyst technology. It is designed for blow molding and extrusion applications and exhibits good stiffness and improved cycles. Meets FDA requirements of 21CFR 177.1520. This resin is Kosher certified. Information provided by Solvay Polymers. This product is not listed in the standard Innovene product line. The polypropylene and polyethylene products of BP Amoco have been moved to the Innovene Division in 2005. BP Amoco acquired the Fortilene® Polypropylene product line from Solvay Polymers in November 2001.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.898 g/cc	0.0324 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	2.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 230 °C	2.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 446 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	72	72	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	34.5 MPa	5000 psi	2 in/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	28.3 MPa	4100 psi	2 in/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	450 %	450 %	2 in/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	10 %	10 %	2 in/min; ASTM D638
Modulus of Elasticity	1.034 GPa	150.0 ksi	Secant at 1% strain; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	1103 MPa	160000 psi	0.05 in/min; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	0.260 J/cm @Temperature 23.0 °C	0.487 ft-lb/in @Temperature 73.4 °F	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Unnotched	>= 13.35 J/cm @Temperature 23.0 °C	>= 25.01 ft-lb/in @Temperature 73.4 °F	ASTM D256

Compliance Properties	Metric	English	Comments
FDA	Yes	Yes

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