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Engineering Plastics

PPO

Modified polyphenylene ether

PPE (also called PPO) is usually processed as an alloy with polystyrene or polyamide. It offers low density, very good dimensional stability, low moisture uptake and hot-water resistance; halogen-free flame-retardant grades are common. Electrical distribution boxes, plumbing parts and office machines are typical uses.

1,06–1,10 g/cm³
Density
150–215 °C
Glass transition (Tg)
50–65 MPa
Tensile strength
95–190 °C
HDT (1.8 MPa)

Values are typical ranges for the material family; binding values are in the TDS sent with the quotation.

  • Electrical insulation
  • Flame retardant
  • Low density
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Price and lead time are given in the quotation according to quantity and delivery terms; there is no list price on the site.

Overview

PPO is the standard grade of the PPO / PPE family in the engineering plastics group. It is used in applications such as fuse boxes and electrical enclosures, hot-water plumbing and pump parts, printer and office-machine chassis. The grade with the right flow for injection, extrusion or another process is specified in the quotation together with your quantity and colour; TDS and SDS are sent with the quotation.

Typical properties

PropertyTypical value
Density1,06–1,10 g/cm³
Glass transition (Tg)150–215 °C
Tensile strength50–65 MPa
HDT (1.8 MPa)95–190 °C

Tensile strength is measured to ISO 527, melt flow rate to ISO 1133, heat deflection temperature to ISO 75 (1.8 MPa); flammability class per UL94. Depending on supplier and grade, values can fall outside this range.

Applications

  • Fuse boxes and electrical enclosures
  • Hot-water plumbing and pump parts
  • Printer and office-machine chassis
  • Solar-panel junction boxes

Industries: Electrical and electronics

Documents

The supplier's technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) for PPO are sent by e-mail with the quoted grade; because the same code has different sheets at different suppliers we do not publish a single file on the site. To see the sheet in advance, request it with the link below.

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