GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Propylux® HS Heat Stabilized Polypropylene sheet provides all of the outstanding properties found in standard polypropylene, but has been subjected to a special heat-stabilizing process. As a result, Propylux® HS is able to withstand higher service temperatures with less water absorption than standard polypropylene. It is laser-markable and has superior dimensional stability.
The enhanced properties of Propylux® HS make this material an excellent candidate for replacement of PBT, Acetal, PTFE, PPO and a number of other high-performance plastics. Recommended sterilization techniques include steam autoclaving and cold sterilization.
Propylux® HS2 was developed to offer higher temperature capability and additional dimensional stability as compared to Propylux® HS.
Typical applications for Propylux® HS and HS2 include provisional trials, cranio-maxillofacial trays and sterilization tray components.
Propylux® HS and HS2 are made from FDA approved polypropylene resins and are available in medical grade, lot-controlled and serialized sheets only. Contact us for size availability.
Propylux® HS2 may be available in BLACK , GREY , WHITE , YELLOW , RED , DARK BLUE , DARK GREEN & BROWN .
Propylux® HS is available only in BLACK & WHITE colors.,
(NOTE: Listed colors MAY NOT be available from stock or in all sizes and thicknesses!)
( see also Standard Polypropylene Specifications )
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of PROPYLUX® HS | ||||
| ASTM or UL test | Property | Standard Polypro (copolymer) |
Propylux® HS | Propylux® HS2 |
| PHYSICAL | ||||
| D792 | Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.033 0.90 |
0.033 0.92 |
0.033 0.92 |
| D570 | Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 0.100 | 0.025 | 0.01 |
| MECHANICAL | ||||
| D638 | Tensile Strength @ yield (psi) | 5,200 | 5,300 | 4,970 |
| D638 | Tensile Modulus (psi) | 240,000 | 319,000 | 319,000 |
| D638 | Tensile Elongation at Break (%) | 600 | 40 | 70 |
| D790 | Flexural Strength (psi) | 7,000 | 9,270 | 9,370 |
| D790 | Flexural Modulus (psi) | 120,000 | 313,000 | 329,000 |
| D695 | Compressive Strength (psi) | 6,000 | 8,000 | 6,880 |
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell R | - | 101 | 100 |
| D256 | IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) | 0.7 | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| THERMAL | ||||
| D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
8.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| D648 | Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 66 psi at 264 psi |
210 / 99 130 / 54 |
305 / 152 176 / 80 |
309 / 153 201 / 94 |
| D3418 | Melting Temperature (°F / °C) | 320 / 160 | - / - | - / - |
| - | Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) | 180 / 82 | - / - | - / - |
| C177 | Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
2.8 9.6 |
- - |
- - |
| UL94 | Flammability Rating | HB | HB | HB |
| ELECTRICAL | ||||
| D149 | Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick | 500-660 | - | - |
| D150 | Dielectric Constant at 1 kHz | 2.25 | - | - |
| D150 | Dissipation Factor at 1 kHz | 0.0005-0.0018 | - | - |
| D257 | Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm) at 50% RH | 8.5 x 1014 | - | - |
| D495 | Arc Resistance (sec) | 160 | - | - |
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.PROPYLUX is a registered trademark of Westlake Plastic Company.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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