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Formolene® 4101O

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Formosa Plastics

Formolene® 4101O is a low viscosity Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer grade containing a unique combination of stabilizers. Provides excellent resistance to gas fading and appropriate process stability. Designed primarily for multifilament and bulk continuous filament fiber (BCF fiber spinning). Formolene® 4101O meets the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as specified in 21 CFR 177.1520, covering safe use of polyolefin articles and components of articles intended for direct food contact. Also meets the requirements for materials & articles intended to come into contact with food as specified by Directives EC/2023/2006, EC/1935/2004, EU/10/2011 and EU/1183/2012. This grade is free from animal-derived content.

Formolene® 4101O Properties

Mechanical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Tensile Strength, Yield

34 MPa

(50 mm/min)

ASTM D638

Elongation at Yield

9 %

(50 mm/min)

ASTM D638

1% Secant Modulus

1379 MPa

(1.3 mm/min)

ASTM D790

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Denier

1800

DPF

18 - 20

Melt Temperature

230 - 240 °C

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