TPX® Polymethylpentene (PMP)

TPX®, a 4-methylpentene-1 based polyolefin manufactured and marketed by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc, is available in pellet form.

TPX® Polymethylpentene (PMP) Characteristics

This high performance resin possesses many characteristics inherent in traditional polyolefins such as:

		Heat Resistance
		Peelability / Non-compatibility
		Transparency
		Low Refractive Index
		Gas Permeability
		Low Density
		Steam Resistance
		Chemical Resistance
		Low-Dielectric Properties

TPX® Polymethylpentene (PMP) Properties

The following table provides property information for TPX® Polymethylpentene (PMP). Please click the table to enlarge.

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TPX® Polymethylpentene (PMP) Applications

This polymethylpentene can be used for extruded and film products, injection molded, and blow molded application items in personal care packaging and in industrial packaging as listed below:

		Cosmetic caps and tubes
		Mandrel for high pressure rubber hose
		Chemical Tubing

For more information on packaging solutions using our polymethylpentene, please contact the product manager.