iPP
polymerIsotactic polypropylene (iPP) is a semicrystalline thermoplastic polymer characterized by a highly ordered molecular structure that gives it superior stiffness and thermal performance compared to atactic or random polypropylene grades. It is widely used across automotive, packaging, consumer goods, and appliance industries where a balance of rigidity, chemical resistance, and processability is needed at moderate temperatures. Engineers select iPP over lower-grade polypropylenes when components require improved dimensional stability and heat resistance, and over engineering plastics when cost and ease of molding are priorities.
automotive interior trim and underhood componentsrigid food and beverage packagingappliance housings and ductsinjection-molded consumer goodspipe and tubing systemsmedical device housings
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | — | HV | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | — | K | — | — | |
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | — | K | — | — | |
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | — | K | — | — | |
Thermal Conductivity(k) | — | W/(m·K) | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Refractive Index(n) | — | - | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.