Description / Abstract: Material Description.

This standard covers the properties of a 45% glass/mineral reinforced polypropylene sheet, homopolymer used in a compression molding process.

Symbols.

The material abbreviation per ISO 11469 is P – PP – (GFXX + MYY) (see Section 8 for details). The symbol shall be completed by the supplier according to the Glass Fiber (GF) and Mineral (M) content of the material.

Applicability.

Typical applications include non-Class “A” surface appearance structural components such as the following; underbody panels, chassis shields, bumper beams, running boards.

Remarks.

The classification into groups is according to the different ranges of GF content.