Technical Data Sheet

Pro-fax 7823
Polypropylene, Impact Copolymer

Product Description
Pro-fax 7823 fractional melt flow polypropylene copolymer is available in pellet form. This resin is typically used
in extrusion applications and offers high melt strength and excellent impact resistance.

ASTM and ISO-based versions of the technical data sheet are available for Pro-fax 7823.
Regulatory Status
For regulatory compliance information, see Pro-fax 7823 Product Stewardship Bulletin (PSB) and Safety Data
Sheet (SDS).

Status Commercial: Active

Availability North America
Application Automotive Parts; Food Packaging Film; Raffia/Tapes/Strapping; Specialty Film;
Underhood
Market Automotive; Compounding; Flexible Packaging; Textile
Processing Method Blown Film; Compounding; Extrusion Blow Molding; Sheet and Profile Extrusion;
Thermoforming
Attribute Good Heat Aging Resistance; Good Impact Resistance; Good Melt Strength; Good
Stiffness; Low Temperature Impact Resistance

Nominal English Nominal SI

Typical Properties Value Units Value Units Test Method
Physical
Melt Flow Rate, (230 °C/2.16 kg) 0.45 g/10 min 0.45 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Density, (23 °C) 0.90 g/cm³ 0.90 g/cm³ ASTM D792
Mechanical
Flexural Modulus
(0.05 in/min, 1% Secant, Procedure A) 180000 psi ASTM D790
(1.3 mm/min, 1% Secant, Procedure A) 1240 MPa ASTM D790
Tensile Strength at Yield
(2 in/min) 4100 psi ASTM D638
(50 mm/min) 28 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Yield 11 % 11 % ASTM D638
Impact
Notched Izod Impact Strength
(73 °F, Method A) No Break ASTM D256
(23 °C, Method A) No Break ASTM D256
Hardness
Rockwell Hardness, (R-Scale) 79 79 ASTM D785
Thermal
Deflection Temperature Under Load
(66 psi, Unannealed) 185 °F ASTM D648
(0.45 MPa, Unannealed) 85 °C ASTM D648

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Notes
These are typical property values not to be construed as specification limits.
Automotive Specifications
FCA MS-DB500 CPN 3735
FCA MS-DB500 CPN 4002
Ford ESA-M4D281-A
Ford WSS-M4D932-A1
Ford WSS-M4D932-B1
GM GMP.PP.021
GM GMW15702-150041
GM GMW17178-T1
Opel QK003721
Processing Techniques
Specific recommendations for resin type and processing conditions can only be made when the end use,
required properties and fabrication equipment are known.
Company Information

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Disclaimer

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including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Users shall determine whether the
product is suitable for their use and can be used safely and legally.

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