123 Industrial Loop Road East
Paynesville, MN 56362

1-800-864-1649

Material Properties for Polypropylene Fittings

Our polypropylene fittings are made 10% glass polypropylene resin. Polypropylene fittings are generally acceptable for use at working pressures up to 150 PSI at ambient temperatures. As with all thermoplastics, an increase in working temperature is accompanied by a decrease in operating pressure..

Polypropylene is resistant to a broad range of chemicals including most agricultural chemicals, acid based fertilizers, ammonium compounds, calcium carbonate, ethanol, hydrochloric acid, magnesium sulfate, oxalic acid, proprionic acid, phosphoric acid and sodium compounds.

Polypropylene fittings should not be used with aromatic hydrocarbons, carbon tetrachloride, gasoline, hexane, kerosene, nitric acid, sodium hypochlorite, toluene trichloroethylene and xylene.

Recommended

Not Recommended
  • Use at normal ag sprayer spring and summer field conditions
  • Use for acid resistance
  • Use for UV resistance, prolonged exposure to sunlight.
  • Use for cosmetic appearance
  • Use impact wrenches
  • Overtighten
  • Use at very hot or cold temperatures over 150º F or under 32º F
  • Use Teflon tape or Teflon sealants
  • Use with toluene or xylene based chemicals

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYPROPYLENE
Specific Gravity 0.91
Heat Distortion 170º F
Rockwell Hardness (R) 65
Izod Impact 1.3 ft.-lbs./in.