Proteus ® PP Natural O & P Homopolymer Polypropylene

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General Info

PROTEUS® ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC GRADE is a natural homopolymer polypropylene that is more rigid, used where a higher degree of stiffness is required. Proteus® O & P Grade offers tighter lot-to-lot consistency demanded by many thermoformers in the orthotic and prosthetic industry. Proteus® O & P Grade exhibits the same chemical and corrosion resistance as standard Proteus® Polypropylene and does not absorb moisture.

Key Properties

Thermoforming performance
Used for orthotic & prosthetic applications
Rigid form of polypropylene used where high stiffness is required
Typical Flexural Modulus: 195,000 PSI
Lot-to-lot consistency and formability
Chemical- and corrosion-resistant
No moisture absorption

Limitations

Lower Impact Strength Than HDPE
Poor Resistance to Aromatic, Aliphatic and Chlorinated Solvents.

Applications

Orthotic and prosthetic devices
Thermoformed part

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

Proteus® PP Natural O & P Homopolymer

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Available Colors

Natural

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of Proteus ® PP Natural O & P Homopolymer Polypropylene

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PP Polypropylene
Trade Name			Proteus® PP Natural O & P Homopolymer
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Quadrant
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	0.91
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.033
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.008
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	4,800
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	190,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	400
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	195,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Shore D 78
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	1.2
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	99
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	210
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	164
	ASTM D3418	°F	327
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	82
		°F	180
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-10
		°F	14
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	> 10^15
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			No
Relative Cost			$
Machinability			2

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

Proteus® is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products.

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