Static-Dissipative Polypropylene (SD-A)

MATERIAL DATA SHEET The information contained herein is typical and intended for REFERENCE USE ONLY. This information should NOT be used as a basis for design, manufacturing or quality assurance purposes. Please contact us for complete, manufacturer-approved material property data sheets. All values below are at 72°F (23°) unless otherwise noted.

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Static-Dissipative Polypropylene (SD-A) Specifications

Description

Non-carbon filled, permanently static-dissipative material, with good chemical resistance and mechanical properties. This material is light weight, weldable, easily machined and fabricated, available in natural or black color, and has moderate transparency at thinner gauges.

Applications

Semiconductor/electronic components • Automotive assembly equipment • Business machine manufacturing components • Explosives handling equipment

Advantages of Static-Dissipative Polypropylene (SD-A)

Very good chemical resistance • Easily machined • Cost effective • Durable • Lightweight • Weldable

Manufacturing Capabilities

Rod: 1/8” to 4” diameter • Sheet: .030” to 4” thick • Film: .010” to .029” thick

Color/Grades

Black • Natural (urethane yellow)

Typical Properties of Static-Dissipative Polypropylene (SD-A)

	Units	ASTM Test	Result
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @yeild	psi	D638	4,400
Tensile Elongation @break	%	D638	200.0
Flexural Strength	psi	D790	6,200
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	200,000
Izod Impact Strength Notched	ft·lbs/in	D256	1.4
Izod Impact Strength Un-notched	ft·lbs/in	D256	no break
Hardness-Shore D	-	D2240	72
Thermal Properties
Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi	°F	D648	135
Heat Deflection Temp. @66 psi	°F	D648	227
Flam. Rating-UL94	-	-	HB
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity dry	ohm/sq	D257	109 - 1011
Volume Resistivity dry	ohm/cm	D257	109 - 1011
Static decay	seconds	Mil-B-81705-B	<0.3
Other Properties
Specific Gravity	-	D792	0.94
Water Absorption @24 hours	%	D570	1.00