PP Engineered Matrix • 20% Glass Fibre
PP GF20
Glass Reinforced PP — PP GF20
PP GF20 (PM 40B 2001) is a 20% glass-fibre-reinforced polypropylene compound engineered for automotive under-hood brackets, appliance frames, and structural components.
Base Polymer
PP
Reinforcement
Glass Fibre
Reinforcement %
20%
Moulding Process
Injection Moulding
Available Formulation Colours
BlackNaturalCustom
COMPOUND PROFILE • PP GF20
Grade Specification Overview
POLIMATRIX PP GF20
Glass Reinforced PP — PP GF20
Glass fibre
20% wt%
Processing
Injection moulding
MFI
12.0 g/10 min
Heat / impact
HDT 110°C
Recommended for: Structural automotive parts components, subject to dimensional, mechanical and processing validation.
Performance Profile
Qualitative Indicators — Typical values on TDSRelative engineering performance ratings across key mechanical and thermal dimensions.
Tensile Stiffness
High
Tensile Strength
High
Impact Resistance
Good
Heat Resistance (HDT)
High
Dimensional Stability
Excellent
Processability
Excellent
Surface Finish
High
Key Formulation Characteristics
20% chemically coupled glass fibre
High thermal stability (HDT 110°C)
Balanced stiffness and toughness
Reinforcement: 20% Glass Fibre
Formulated for Injection Moulding
Typical Properties & ASTM Standards
Verified typical values for PP GF20 as published on technical data sheet.
| Mechanical / Physical Property | Test Standard | Typical Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Index (MFI / MFR) | ASTM D1238 | 12.0 | g/10 min |
| Specific Gravity / Density | ASTM D792 | 1.04 | g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 65 | MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 4,500 | MPa |
| Izod Impact Strength (Notched) | ASTM D256 | 6.0 | kg·cm/cm |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT / VSP) | ASTM D648 | 110 | °C |
| Flammability Rating | UL 94 | HB | Rating |
* Typical values, not specification limits. Values are for material selection purposes only.
Target Applications
Proven Automotive components and commercial end-use parts moulded with PP GF20:
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Technical Assistance
Need Custom Formulation or Testing?
Our application development engineers can tailor filler content, melt flow index, UV stabilization, or masterbatch color matching to your specific molding window.
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