Purposes and Typical Properties
Higher strength
Higher thermal stability
Better dimension stability
Mineral (Talc) Filled Grades (5~50% mineral filled)
Improved Properties of Talc-Filled Polypropylene
Increased Stiffness (Modulus)
- Talc has a plate-like structure, which significantly increases
→ Flexural strength and flexural modulus - Reduces deformation in structural parts.
Improved Dimensional Stability
- Considerably reduced shrinkage
→ Lower warpage - Beneficial for complex injection-molded shapes.
Enhanced Heat Resistance and Higher HDT
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) increases from around 100°C to 110–130°C.
- Less deformation when exposed to elevated temperatures.
Impact Strength Usually Decreases
- Talc does not provide toughening effects.
→ Impact strength tends to drop. - Can be compensated by adding elastomers (EPDM, POE, etc.)
Improved Surface Quality
- Fine talc grades produce
→ Smooth, high-quality surface finish - Good for painting and coating applications.
Cost Reduction
- Talc is a relatively low-cost mineral filler.
→ Helps reduce overall material costs, although density increases slightly.
Key Characteristics and Typical Applications
| Products | Components | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| JSPP10T1 | PP+Talc5% | Automotive Components (Largest Market)
Home Appliances
Industrial / Electrical Components
General Injection-Molded Products
|
| JSPP10T2 | PP+Talc10% | |
| JSPP10T4 | PP+Talc20% | |
| JSPP10T6 | PP+Talc30% | |
| JSPP10T8 | PP+Talc40% | |
| JSPP10T10 | PP+Talc50% |
10–20% Talc
General Injection-Molded Products, Home Appliances
20–30% Talc
Automotive Interior Parts, Increased Stiffness Products
30–40% Talc
High-Strength Structural Uses
Glass Filled Grades (10~50% glass fiber filled)
Improved Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced PP
Increased Mechanical Strength and Stiffness
- Tensile strength, flexural strength, and modulus increase by 2 to 5 times.
- Suitable for structural components.
- Impact strength may also improve depending on fiber length, loading level, and compatibilizer.
Enhanced Heat Resistance
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) increases:
→ Normal PP: 90–100°C
→ GF-reinforced PP: 130–160°C or higher - Less deformation under high-temperature conditions.
Improved Dimensional Stability
- Reduced shrinkage → Lower warpage
- Suitable for precision injection-molded parts.
Better Creep Resistance
- Less deformation under long-term mechanical load.
- Beneficial for automotive and mechanical components.
Improved Wear Resistance and Maintained Chemical Resistance
- Glass fiber reinforcement increases friction and wear resistance.
- Retains PP’s excellent inherent chemical resistance.
Key Characteristics and Typical Applications
| Products | Components | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| JSPP10G2 | PP+G/F10% | Automotive Components
Electrical and Electronics Components
Industrial Machinery and Equipment Parts
General Injection-Molded Structural Parts
Home Appliance Components
|
| JSPP10G4 | PP+G/F20% | |
| JSPP10G6 | PP+G/F30% | |
| JSPP10G8 | PP+G/F40% | |
| JSPP10G10 | PP+G/F50% |
Characteristics by Glass Fiber Content
10–20% GF
Medium stiffness; home appliances, general industry parts
30% GF
Most widely used in automotive components
40–50% GF
High-strength structural Uses; metal-replacement applications