Transparent & Soft Polypropylene (PP) Compound
This product is a transparent and soft modified material made by compounding polypropylene (PP) with elastomers and a controlled amount of processing additives.
It offers excellent flexibility and high transparency, making it suitable as an alternative to medical-grade soft PVC, as well as for applications requiring both high clarity and softness.
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Features
- High transparency and flexibility
- Excellent processability
- Plasticizer-free
- Customizable hardness and flexibility
Typical Properties
|
Item |
Unit |
Test Conditions |
Specification |
Test Method |
|
Shore Hardness (A) |
- |
- |
50±3 |
ISO 868 |
|
MFR |
ｇ・10min |
200℃, 5 kg |
4.5 ～ 6.5 |
ISO 1133 |
|
Light Transmittance |
% |
Thickness: 1.0 mm |
≥90 |
ISO 13468 |
|
Tensile Strength |
Mpa |
- |
≥5 |
ISO 527 |
|
Elongation at Break |
％ |
- |
≥500 |
ISO 527 |
Applications
- Endoscope hood
- Catheter tubing
Comparison with Soft PVC
|
Item |
Transparent & Soft PP |
Soft PVC |
|
Light Aging Resistance |
〇 |
X |
|
Acid & Alkali Resistance |
△ |
〇 |
|
Sterilization Resistance (Gamma Irradiation) |
〇 |
X |
|
Sterilization Resistance (Steam, 120°C) |
〇 |
X |
|
Burst Resistance |
◎ |
◎ |
|
Plasticizer-free |
Yes |
No |
|
Flexibility |
〇 |
〇 |
|
Transparency |
〇 |
〇 |
|
Recovery after clamping |
◎ |
〇 |
Excellent: ◎ Good: 〇 Fair: △ Poor: X
