Vulcan

Plastic injection material family

Polypropylene and TPO compounds

Low density material families for cost controlled trim, living hinges and chemical resistant components.

8 property checks5 commercial examples16 supplier paths

Property screen

Useful ranges and selection cautions.

These are family level planning ranges. The selected commercial grade and its current data sheet control the design.

Typical density0.89 to 1.20 g/cm³
Tensile behaviorGrade and reinforcement dependent
Continuous useCommonly 80 to 120 °C by grade
Mold shrinkageOften 1.0 to 2.5%, lower with mineral or glass
MoistureLow absorption
Chemical resistanceStrong against many aqueous chemicals
ImpactTPO grades retain better low temperature impact
Key cautionWarpage, scratch, odor, VOC and paint adhesion

Typical applications

Where this family enters a shortlist.

  • Interior and exterior trim
  • Battery and fluid housings
  • Living hinges
  • Large molded panels

Questions before approval

What can change the decision.

  1. What low temperature impact is required?
  2. Is painted or bonded performance required?
  3. What odor and VOC standard applies?

Existing material names

Commercial families to start the search.

These names are examples within the broader family. They are not presented as equivalent grades or approved substitutions.

LyondellBasell Hostacom and HifaxBorealis DaplenSABIC STAMAXAvient MaxxamKINGFA automotive PP

Supplier directory

16 sources with related portfolios.

Open current supplier data and filter for the exact chemistry, reinforcement, hardness, cure, certification and regional supply requirement.

BASFUltramid, Ultradur, Ultraform, Ultrason and ecovioSABICLEXAN, CYCOLOY, VALOX, NORYL and ULTEMCelaneseZytel, Hostaform, Celanex, Fortron and SantopreneCovestroMakrolon, Bayblend, Apec and DesmopanEnvaliorDurethan, Pocan, Akulon, Stanyl and ArnitelSyensqoRyton, Amodel, KetaSpire and UdelLyondellBasellHostacom, Hifax and Moplen compoundsBorealisDaplen and Borstar polyolefinsMitsubishi ChemicalIupilon, Iupital and DURABIOTorayAmilan, Toraycon and TorelinaAsahi KaseiLEONA, TENAC and XYRONAvientNymax, Maxxam, GraviTech and custom compoundsRTP CompanyCustom reinforced and specialty compoundsKINGFAAutomotive engineering plastics and compoundsArkemaRilsan PA11, Pebax and KynarKRAIBURG TPETHERMOLAST TPE families

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