Formosa Plastics
Including custom homopolymers, impact copolymers, random copolymers and thermoplastic olefins (TPOs).
Our Formolene® resin products range from semi-rigid, extremely tough, elastomeric materials to very rigid grades that can withstand severe environments.
Formosa offers resins for caps and closures, appliances, automobiles/trucks, furniture, housewares, packaging, films and fibers–all designed for easy processing, durability and chemical resistance.
From custom product development to sales, delivery and technical support, every aspect of our growing polypropylene business is focused on meeting our customers’ needs.
Our FormoleneECOTM product offerings are produced from recycled content.
You can view a complete list of our Formolene® polypropylene resins, sorted by resin type:
Our polypropylene processing guides provide convenient tools for choosing, and using, the resin grade that's most suitable for your specific application.
Fiber & Slit Film Applications
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This guideline focuses on Formolene ® polypropylene grades used in a variety of extrusion applications including Slit Films, Strapping, Straws, CF & BCF, as well as unique non-woven staple fibers.
Injection Molding
This guideline shows the potential process starting point for injection molding. The final process may be dependent upon such factors as part and tooling design, wall thickness, flow lengths, and desired level of molded part quality.
Single Screw PP Sheet Extrusion
This guideline refers specifically to single screw extrusion; the most commonly used processing step for film and sheet extrusion.
Automotive Programs
Automotive Approval List
Caps and Closures Market
Consumer Programs
Rigid Packaging - Thermoforming Market
Compilation of Resins and Applications
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Melt Flow
Izod Impact Strength
Flexural Modulus
Tensile Strength
Food Contact
Food Types
Temp Conditions
UL Listed
DMF Type III
Extrusion
Thermo-forming
Film
Fiber
Description / Applications / Notes
Formolene® 1102KR
4.0
0.7
220,000
5,200
Food Types:
Temp Conditions:
Extrusion: Raffia, Compounding
Formolene® 1102L
5.0
0.8
215,000
5,000
Extrusion: Slit tape
Formolene® 1202K
3.0
0.5
200,000
Extrusion: BOPP Film, Improved draw down and clarity
Formolene® 1203K
1.0
Formolene® 4100N
12
5,100
Injection: General purpose, Compounding. Barefoot
Formolene® 4100P
20
0.4
Formolene® 4100T
35
180,000
4,900
Formolene® 4100T-ISO
2.2
1,510
Formolene® 4101O
19
5,350
Extrusion: Monofilament /Bulk Continuous Fiber
Formolene® 4111T
5,300
Extrusion: Spun Bond Non-Woven. Coatings and Laminations
Formolene® 4140T
280,000
6,000
Injection:Compounding, Nucleated
Formolene® 4140X
120
0.2
305,000
5800
Compounding Applications
Formolene® 4140X/ISO
0.3
5,800
Formolene® 4141T
240,000
5,600
Injection: Compounding, Not nucleated
Formolene® 4142N
260,000
5,700
Injection: General purpose, Nucleation and Antistat
Formolene® 4142R
0.6
Formolene® 4142T
Formolene® 4143T
Injection: General purpose, Nucleation and Increased Antistat
Formolene® 5100H
1.2
210,000
Extrusion: Sheet, Profile and Blow Molding, Compounding, Strapping
Formolene® 5100I
1.5
Extrusion: Sheet, Profile and Blow Molding, Compounding
Formolene® 5100J
Formolene® 5101M
8.0
5,400
Extrusion: Staple fiber
Formolene® 5102KR
Formolene® 5140H
2.1
245,000
Compression molded closures
Formolene® 5140N
Injection: General purpose, High antistat
Formolene® 5143C
250,000
Extrusion: Thermoformed Packaging, High clarity, Fast processability
Formolene® 5143H
Extrusion: Thermoformed Packaging, Good clarity, Fast processability
Formolene® 5143N
3.2
Extrusion: Thermoformed Packaging, Good clarity, Higher MF
Formolene® 5144H
2
Injection: Laundry and Kitchen Appliances, Long-term heat-aging resistance (LTHA)
Formolene® 5144L
5
290,000
Injection: Laundry and Kitchen Appliances. Long-term heat-aging resistance
Formolene® 5147L
2.5
300,000
5,900
Extrusion: Thermoforming, Compounding
Formolene® 5181K
Extrusion: Straws, Cutlery
Formolene® 2306N
6.0
4,350
Compression and Injection molded closures
Formolene® 2315N
15
1.6
4,100
Injection: Housewares, Packaging, Closures
Formolene® 2502A
14
170,000
3,800
Formolene® 2510A
10
150,000
3,500
Injection: Battery cases, Transportation, Industrial, Durables, Packaging
Formolene® 2520A
2.0
3,200
Injection: Consumer, Light Appliances
Formolene® 2520N
175,000
3,600
Formolene® 2535A
145,000
Injection: Consumer, Packaging - Dairy, Stadium, Deli cups
Formolene® 2550A
50
1.7
Injection: Consumer, Packaging - Dairy, Stadium, Deli cups. TWIM
Formolene® 2575N
75
155,000
3,130
Injection: Consumer, Packaging - Dairy, Stadium, Deli cups. TWIM, Nucleated
Formolene® 2610A
11.0
140,000
2,950
Injection: Compounding, Lawn & garden, Transportation and Durables
Formolene® 2613N
13
10.0
165,000
3,300
Injection: Compounding, Industrial, Transportation, Durables
Formolene® 2620A
120,000
2,800
Injection: Compounding, Material Handling, Transportation, Durables, Lawn & Garden.
Formolene® 2706N
6
14.0
2,700
Injection, Material Handling, Heavy Duty Consumer, Transportation
Formolene® 2730N
30
130,000
2,570
Injection: Compounding, Transportation, Lawn and Garden, Material Handling,
Formolene® 6145O
195,000
4,200
Injection: Appliance and Consumer Applications. LTHA
Formolene® 6300C
No break
230,000
4,800
Extrusion: Non-pressure pipe, High melt strength extrusion applications requiring an excellent balance of toughness
Formolene® 6335N
4,300
Injection: Transportation Interior Trim, Material Handling, Appliances
Formolene® 6375N
Formolene® 6501A
17.0
Formolene® 6502A
16.0
Formolene® 6503A
15.0
Formolene® 6507N
7
3.8
Injection: Transportation, Industrial Packaging, Durables
Formolene® 6510A
3,650
Injection: Housewares, Transportation, Industrial, Durables and Packaging.
Formolene® 6510E
3.7
160,000
Injection: Consumer Products, Lawn & Garden, Durables
Formolene® 6520A
Injection: Housewares, Small Appliances, Packaging
Formolene® 6520N
3.5
Injection: Crates, Totes Material Handling
Formolene® 6530N
6.5
2,750
Injection: Transportation Interior trim, Material Handling, Appliances
Formolene® 6535A
3,350
Injection: Packaging, Housewares, Consumer, Transportation
Formolene® 6535N
Injection: Auto Interior trim, Material Handling, Appliances
Formolene® 6535N-ISO
1.9
167,000
3,465
Formolene® 6550A
3,000
Formolene® 6575N
Injection: Consumer, Packaging, Transportation. TWIM, Nucleated
Formolene® 6600A
No Break
3,700
Extrusion: Heavy duty blow molding, Industrial, Material Handling, Compounding
Formolene® 6600C
190,000
4,000
Corrugated pipe, Compounding, Blow-molded bottles and components
Formolene® 6610A
Injection: Compounding, Lawn & Garden, Transportation Durables
Formolene® 6613N
Injection: Compounding, Industrial, Transportation and Durables
Formolene® 6620A
3,100
Formolene® 6630A
125,000
Formolene® 6730J
Formolene® 6730L
Formolene® 3302B
Extrusion: Sheet, Thermoformed Containers, Blow molding. Antistat, Good Clarity
Formolene® 3310Z
Extrusion: Cast Film, Compounding
Formolene® 3312B
4,400
Injection: Housewares, Packaging, Closures, Consumer. Good Clarity
Formolene® 3335E
Injection: Housewares, Packaging, Closures, Consumer. High Clarity
Formolene® 3355E
55
Injection: Housewares, Packaging, Consumer. High Clarity
Formolene® 3355O
Injection: Housewares, Packaging, Consumer. High Clarity. Mold Release
Formolene® 3380E
80
1.1
Formolene® 3435E
Injection: Housewares, Packaging, Consumer. High Clarity, Higher Impact
Formolene® 3455E
1.3
Formolene® 3507Z
90,000
Extrusion: Heat sealant sheet and film, Compounding
FormoleneECOTM RP14405A
40
Appliances, closures and thin wall programs
Formosa has combined the advantages of both new catalyst technologies and new process technologies to create a family of customized TPOs with rubber contents of 25 to 45 percent and excellent impact strength — even at temperatures as low as -40°F.
These materials can be used as a base for filled and reinforced compounds, replacing more expensive engineering thermoplastics in automotive and appliance applications. They are also well suited for exterior packaging, consumer and industrial applications.
TPO resins can be custom-produced to meet customers’ specific needs and orders. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you take advantage of these unique and effective materials in your products.
Matthew Wilkes
Business Development Manager
mwilkes@fpcusa.com
Phone: (330) 352-0008
Randy Yu
ryu@fpcusa.com
Phone: (973) 716-7343
Emily Mu-Hui
Supply Chain Manager
emilymu@fpcusa.com
Phone: (888) 372-8723, ex. 5380
