The glass fiber masterbatch is used for blending with extrusion PP random copolymers to increase strength and reduce thermal deformation as well as linear thermal expansion. When added to PP homopolymers and block copolymers, it imparts significant stiffness to parts, increases tensile strength and improves thermophysical properties. Use the potential of this material to create strong and efficient products for various applications.

Advantages:

• Long glass fiber technology
• Excellent impact resistance
• Outstanding mechanical properties
• Versatile applications

Applications:

Glass fiber concentrate for pipe extrusion

Injection molding of parts blended with polypropylene

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Glass-filled polypropylene copolymer Ultraplen® PP GF30/4164 is designed to increase product strength and minimize thermal deformation and linear thermal expansion. The glass fiber significantly increases tensile strength and optimizes thermophysical properties, while the copolymer matrix provides high resistance to impact and low temperatures. Use the potential of this material to create strong, efficient products across a variety of applications.

Advantages:

• Excellent impact resistance
• Low-temperature performance
• Heat stabilization
• Good mechanical properties
• Versatile applications

Applications:

A replacement for glass-filled polyamide; a wide range of products requiring significantly higher strength and rigidity than unfilled polypropylenes.

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CPP GF30 polypropylene copolymer with 30 % glass fiber content is a material designed for applications requiring improved strength, rigidity and wear resistance together with good thermal performance. Its properties make it a versatile choice for a variety of industries, including the pipe industry, automotive, construction, electrical engineering and consumer goods manufacturing.

Advantages:

• Improved strength and rigidity thanks to glass fiber.
• Higher thermal stability.
• Excellent chemical resistance.
• Increased impact resistance.
• Low coefficient of linear thermal expansion.
• Excellent electrical insulation properties.

Applications:

Extrusion of pipe reinforcement layers, molding of fittings. Production of automotive under-hood components. Automotive exterior parts. Construction. Electrical engineering/electronics. Lawn and garden equipment. Various components and structures. Production of mechanically resistant equipment and machine parts. A substitute for glass-filled polyamide.

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Ultraplen® is the in-house PP compound line of Material Wizard: modified polypropylene compositions with improved rheology, an extended processing temperature window and an optimized stiffness/elasticity balance for injection molding and extrusion.

The base grade Ultraplen® PP (unfilled homopolymer) is presented in this card. It combines the high clarity of its spherulitic structure, a low density of 0.90 g/cm³ and resistance to deformation under flexural loading. It is used both as a stand-alone structural material and as the polymer matrix for specialized filled Ultraplen® grades.

Full Ultraplen® line (current catalog)

• Ultraplen® PP — base unfilled modified homopolymer (this card)
• Ultraplen® 530 — 30 % glass-filled (GF), a replacement for glass-filled PA in technical parts
• Ultraplen® PP GF30/4164 — 30 % glass-filled copolymer for pipe and engineering applications
• Ultraplen® PP LGF55 — 55 % long glass fiber masterbatch (let-down ratio up to 1:3)
• Ultraplen® PPMF40 — 40 % talc mineral-filled, increased stiffness and heat resistance
• Ultraplen® 600 — self-extinguishing PP with an FR package for electrical enclosures

Advantages

• High physical and mechanical performance at low density (~0.9 g/cm³ — lighter than water)
• Improved surface quality of molded parts: matte or glossy finish as required
• Rheologically optimized — no sink marks or warpage in thick-walled parts
• Good stiffness/elasticity balance — withstands impact loads without brittle failure
• Compatible with compatibilizers and fillers for further modification
• Low water absorption (<0.02 %) — dimensional stability in any climatic conditions
• Environmentally safe: complies with EU 10/2011 for food contact (no FR packages or plasticizers in the base formulation)

Limitations — honestly

• Lower heat resistance than PA or PPS — service range up to 100–110 °C (continuous)
• UV-unstable in the base formulation — outdoor applications require a UV-stabilized grade (HALS package)
• Sensitive to oxidation in long-term service above 90 °C without an antioxidant package
• Limited resistance to strong oxidizers, concentrated acids and aromatic hydrocarbons
• For structural stiffness above a 1.5 GPa modulus, use Ultraplen® 530 (GF30) or Ultraplen® PPMF40
• The base grade is rated HB per UL 94 — for V-0/V-2 choose Ultraplen® 600

Target applications

Packaging and containers: technical crates, buckets, logistics containers, IBC lids, thin-wall injection-molded packaging.

Home appliances: housing parts for washing machines and small kitchen appliances, fan and vacuum cleaner components.

Industry: dispensing systems (where water contact is permitted), cold-water supply fittings, technical covers and housings.

Automotive (interior): decorative trim, holders, cabin hardware components, vents for climate-control systems (NOT for under-hood applications — PA or PPS is used there).

Agriculture: irrigation system parts, greenhouse equipment components (with a UV additive).

Global counterparts

Parametrically comparable base PP homopolymers: LyondellBasell Moplen® HP500N / HP400V (injection molding), SABIC PP 575P, Borealis Borform HD120MO, TotalEnergies Lumicene® MR2002. Ultraplen® PP is offered as a localized alternative with flexible batch sizes (from 25 kg), flexible lead times and the option of tailoring to a specific application (MFR, color, UV/FR packages).

The stated values are measured by internal methods close to the corresponding ISO and GOST standards. This information is for reference only and is not an official batch data sheet. Please request the TDS and MSDS for a specific batch before industrial use.

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Ultraplen® PPMF40 is a mineral-filled polypropylene with 40 % talc from Material Wizard. An injection molding compound on a homopolymer PP matrix with 40 % fine-particle talc (D50 ~3–5 µm) and an optimized compatibilizer package. Developed as a cost-effective technical alternative to glass-filled PP in applications where the critical requirements are a smooth glossy surface with no visible fiber, isotropic shrinkage, increased heat resistance and high impact strength at moderate stiffness.

Why mineral rather than glass — the technical logic

• Isotropic shrinkage (~0.9–1.2 % in all directions) versus the strong anisotropy of GF compounds — critical for flat and large-area parts (instrument panels, trim covers).
• Clean surface without white streaks — well suited for cosmetic parts without subsequent painting / texturing.
• Better impact balance at equal stiffness — talc acts as a crystallization nucleating agent, increasing impact strength.
• Lower abrasive load on the screw and mold compared with GF — extends tooling life.
• Cost 15–25 % lower than a comparable GF-filled PP.

Advantages

• Increased stiffness with a modulus of 3.5–4.5 GPa while retaining the impact strength of a PP homopolymer
• Isotropic shrinkage — minimal warpage in flat and large parts
• Smooth glossy surface of the finished part with no visible flow lines
• Good heat resistance for parts operating briefly at 100–120 °C
• Low wear of tooling and screw — extends mold life by 2–3 times vs a GF compound
• Can be colored in any shades without the dark tint of fiber showing through
• Low water absorption — dimensional stability in any climate
• EU 10/2011 compliance for food-contact applications (on request)

Limitations — honestly

• Stiffness lower than Ultraplen® 530 (GF30) — 4 GPa modulus vs 7 GPa. For loaded structural parts choose a GF compound.
• HDT/A (1.8 MPa) ~75 °C — parts operating under load above 80 °C require GF compounds or PA
• Brittleness at sub-zero temperatures — outdoor applications in cold climates require an EPDM impact modifier
• UV-unstable in the base formulation — a HALS package is added for outdoor use
• Base grade is HB — for FR applications switch to Ultraplen® 600 (V-2)
• Talc sedimentation during prolonged melt residence — processing regimes must maintain constant mixing

Target applications

Home appliances: vacuum cleaner housings, bases and lids of kitchen appliances, fan housings, food storage containers (food-contact package on request), refrigerator parts.

Automotive (interior): instrument panel trim, door trim, center consoles, sill trim, trunk compartment elements, holders and guides.

Industrial packaging: technical containers, pallets, storage crates, IBC lids with increased stiffness.

Electrical engineering: junction box housings (without FR requirements), cable organizers, mounting chassis for low-voltage systems.

Furniture industry: structural elements of office furniture, drawer slide guides, wall-mounting bases.

Global counterparts

Parametrically comparable PP TD40 / PP TF40 compounds: LyondellBasell Softell EM200H and Hostacom TRC 254 N, Borealis Daplen EE188HP (40 % talc), SABIC PPC 7414, RTP 199 Series 40 % Mineral Filled, Mitsubishi Newcon MM-1100. Ultraplen® PPMF40 is offered as a localized alternative with flexibility in batch size (from 25 kg), color, MFR and additive package (UV/AO/impact).

The stated values are measured by internal methods close to the corresponding ISO and GOST standards. This information is for reference only and is not an official technical data sheet for a batch. Before industrial use, please request the TDS and MSDS for the specific batch.

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Ultraplen® 600 — a self-extinguishing UL 94 V-2 class polypropylene from Material Wizard. An injection-molding PP compound with a highly effective flame-retardant system and an optimized antioxidant package for long-term heat resistance. Intended for parts requiring flammability class V-2 at 1.6 mm, low smoke emission and an affordable price — typical segment: electrical enclosures, white goods, low-risk lighting fixtures.

Decoding the flammability rating — what exactly V-2 provides

• UL 94 V-2 = the specimen self-extinguishes within ≤30 s after removal of the flame source; flaming drips capable of igniting the cotton indicator are permitted.
• V-0 vs V-1 vs V-2: V-0 — extinguishing within ≤10 s, no flaming drips; V-1 — ≤30 s, no flaming drips; V-2 — ≤30 s, flaming drips permitted.
• Where V-2 is sufficient: internal parts of electrical appliances without direct contact with ignitable surfaces, socket housings without horizontal load from above, cable organizers in non-combustible risers.
• Where V-2 is not enough — V-0 is required: enclosures in risers containing ignitable materials, parts exposed to direct flame in standardized tests (UL 1694, glow-wire 960 °C), railway applications per EN 45545.

Advantages

• Guaranteed V-2 with a cost-effective formulation — typically 3–4 times cheaper than PA66 V-0
• Low density of 1.05 g/cm³ — lightweight finished parts
• High flowability for filling thin-walled housings of 0.8–1.2 mm
• Can be colored to standard RAL/Pantone shades (subject to compatibility with the FR package)
• Low smoke emission and low combustion toxicity — compliant with IEC 60695-11-10 and IEC 60707
• Stable flame-retardant package performance after 5+ recycling cycles of production offcuts (up to 20 % regrind)

Limitations — honestly

• V-2 only, not V-0. V-0 at 1.6 mm requires either a thick-walled design or a switch to Ultraplen® FR-V0 (made to order), PA6 V-0 or PC FR.
• Flaming drips are permitted — incompatible with applications above ignitable surfaces
• Low heat resistance, HDT/A ~55 °C — not for under-hood spaces, housings with high-power active electronics, or contact with hot surfaces >90 °C
• UV-unstable in the base formulation — a HALS package is added for outdoor use
• Reduced impact strength at sub-zero temperatures — an EPDM cap is required for cold climates
• The FR package increases sensitivity to stress cracking in contact with solvents
• Not for food contact in the base formulation — FR additives rule out certification per EU 10/2011

Target applications

Low-risk electrical engineering: housings for sockets, switches and surface-mounted junction boxes, cable organizers and holders, distribution box housings up to 16 A, low-risk IT rack components.

Home appliances: internal housing components of toasters, kettles (non-working area), fans and lighting fixtures, coffee machine components (with no contact with the hot zone).

Lighting: housings for household and office LED luminaires, diffusers (transparent V-2 grade on request), mounting brackets.

Transport (interior): automotive interior trim with FMVSS 302 requirements, railway interior elements (separate grades are required for EN 45545), interior parts for metro/electric transport with low fire load.

Industrial packaging: pallets and containers for storing electronic components with FR requirements, technical boxes for electrical equipment.

Global equivalents

Parametrically comparable PP V-2 compounds: LyondellBasell Hostacom B1 R09, SABIC PPC FR Series, Borealis Daplen FR-PP grades, RTP 100 Series Flame Retardant PP, Ascend Vydyne FR (PA-based, for similar applications). Ultraplen® 600 is offered as a localized alternative with flexibility in FR package type (halogenated vs halogen-free), color, MFR and UV additives.

The listed values are measured by in-house methods close to the corresponding ISO and GOST standards. This information is for reference only and is not an official batch data sheet. Please request the TDS, MSDS and UL Yellow Card for a specific batch before industrial use.

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Ultraplen® 530 — 30 % glass-fiber-filled polypropylene from Material Wizard. An injection-molding compound based on a polypropylene matrix, reinforced with 30 % chopped glass fiber and a compatibilizer (MAH-PP). Developed as a cost-effective engineering alternative to glass-filled PA GF for parts that require structural stiffness, dimensional stability in humid environments and corrosion resistance — at one third of the cost and 1.5 times lower density.

Why Ultraplen® 530 instead of PA66 GF30

• Stability in water: PP+GF does not absorb moisture (<0.05 % in 24 h) — modulus and dimensions remain stable without drying straight after molding. PA66 GF30 loses up to 30 % of its modulus at moisture saturation and requires conditioning.
• Lower density: 1.12 g/cm³ vs 1.35 g/cm³ for PA66 GF30 — part weight savings of ~15 %.
• Raw material cost: 2.5–3.5 times lower than imported PA66 GF30 at comparable stiffness for parts operating below 100 °C.
• Chemical resistance: resistant to dilute acids, alkalis and aqueous salt solutions — outperforms PA in aggressive water storage and transport environments.

Advantages

• Structural stiffness with a 6–7 GPa modulus at low density — high specific modulus
• Dimensional stability under high humidity and in contact with water
• Low creep tendency at moderate temperatures (up to 80 °C continuous)
• Good chemical resistance to oils, gasoline, aqueous salt solutions, dilute acids and alkalis
• Compatible with standard PP injection-molding tooling without modification
• Low VOC content — compliance with EU 10/2011 for food-contact applications
• Color matching to any RAL/Pantone shade (minimum base batch 25 kg)

Limitations — honestly

• Not for temperatures >100 °C continuous — for under-hood applications or hot liquids choose PA66 GF, PPS or PPA
• Shrinkage anisotropy along fiber flow lines — requires well-considered gate placement and adequate wall thickness (minimum 1.5 mm)
• Visible fiber on the surface of thin-walled parts (white streaks) — cosmetic applications require surface finishing (texture / post-processing / painting)
• The base grade is rated UL 94 HB — for V-2 / V-0 switch to Ultraplen® 600 (V-2) or combined FR-PA
• Lower toughness at -20 °C than unfilled PP — cold-climate use requires modification (EPDM cap or impact modifier)
• UV-unstable in the base formulation — a HALS package is added for outdoor use (optional)

Target applications

Water supply and sanitary equipment: cold-water pump housings, impellers, fittings, filter housings, water meter components, mounting brackets for piping.

Household appliances: internal structural parts of washing machines and dishwashers (where there is no contact with boiling water), fan housings, cooker hood bases, food processor components.

Industry: industrial fan impellers, pump housings for aggressive liquids (at up to 80 °C), technical covers, conveyor mounting elements.

Automotive (interior and cabin): ventilation system brackets, trim holders, air vent housings, cabin hardware components.

Agriculture: fertilizer dispenser housings, irrigation system fittings, greenhouse equipment components, fasteners.

Global equivalents

Parametrically comparable PP GF30 compounds: LyondellBasell Hostacom G3 R05, SABIC Stamax 30YK270E (long-fiber counterpart), Borealis Borstar® BJ368MO, RTP 100 Series 30 % GF, Mitsubishi Tafmer Premier. Ultraplen® 530 is offered as a localized alternative with flexibility in minimum batch size (from 25 kg), color, MFR and availability of special additives.

The stated values are measured using in-house methods close to the corresponding ISO and GOST standards. The information is provided for reference only and does not constitute an official technical data sheet for a batch. Please request the TDS and MSDS for the specific batch before industrial use.

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