Jampilen HP525J is a medium flow polypropylene homopolymer designed for high-performance film applications. It features a bimodal molecular weight distribution, enhancing its processability and clarity, making it particularly suited for BOPP (biaxially-oriented polypropylene) films and Solid Phase Thermoforming sheets.
 
Product Description
Type: Polypropylene homopolymer
Characteristics: HP525J offers good optical properties, including transparency and gloss, and is optimized for easy processing with a very stable film profile. It does not contain slip, antiblocking agents, and is free from Calcium Stearate, ensuring purity and consistency in production.
 
Key Applications
BOPP Packaging Films: Ideal for creating high-quality food packaging films due to its excellent clarity and mechanical properties.
Solid Phase Thermoforming Sheets: Used in thermoformed food containers where its rigidity and stability are beneficial.
Laminating and Metalizing Films: Suitable for applications requiring a base film that can be metalized or laminated to other film types.
Medical Packaging: Its consistency and safety features make it suitable for medical packaging applications.
 
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Rate: 3.0 g/10min at 230°C and 2.16 kg (ASTM D1238), indicating moderate flow characteristics ideal for film extrusion.
Density: 0.9 g/cm³ (ASTM D1505), typical for polypropylene, providing a balance of strength and flexibility.
Flexural Modulus: 1550 MPa (ASTM D790), highlighting the material’s stiffness and resistance to bending.
Tensile Strength at Yield: 35 MPa (ASTM D638), measuring the material's resistance to stretching forces.
Tensile Elongation at Yield: 12% (ASTM D638), indicating the deformation before the material yields.
Izod Impact Strength: 55 J/m at 23°C (ASTM D256), demonstrating its toughness against sudden impacts.
Rockwell Hardness: 105 R Scale (ASTM D785), showing the surface hardness of the polymer.
Vicat Softening Point: 156°C (ASTM D1525), the temperature at which the polymer begins to soften.
Heat Deflection Temperature (H.D.T.): 94°C at 0.46 Mpa (ASTM D648), reflecting the temperature at which the material deforms under load.
Accelerated Oven Ageing: Can withstand 500 hours at 150°C (ASTM D3012), proving its durability under prolonged high-temperature conditions.
Optical Haze: 0.5% at 20µm thickness (ASTM D1003), ensuring good clarity.
 
Summary
Jampilen HP525J is engineered for manufacturers seeking a reliable, high-performance polypropylene homopolymer for BOPP films and thermoforming applications. Its excellent optical properties, combined with robust physical characteristics, make it a preferred choice for applications that demand high-quality, durable, and visually appealing polypropylene films. Its suitability for food contact applications further underscores its versatility and compliance with safety standards, making it a valuable material in the packaging industry.