HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) (PP-H, MJF)
HP · MJF powder
A genuine polypropylene for chemical-resistant, weldable, low-moisture functional parts at production scale.
HP datasheet values, printed parts
Other PP-H grades and fills
Compare the PP-H products and conditions in the library; see the grade overview at PP-H.
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| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Impact-modified (elastomer-toughened) PP homopolymer | Use where PP-H's notch and sub-zero brittleness is the limiting factor but homopolymer stiffness/cost is still wanted. | 25 | 26 | 450 | 64 Shore D |
flame-retardant PP homopolymer | Halogen-free or brominated FR compound for electrical housings and battery components requiring V-0 at 1.6 mm. | 26 | 26 | 15 | 70 Shore D |
ESD / conductive carbon-filled PP homopolymer | Carbon-black or carbon-fiber loaded compound for electronics trays, fuel-handling and explosion-risk areas needing static dissipation. | 29 | 30 | 6 | 74 Shore D |
Formlabs Polypropylene Powder · SLS powder | A chemically resistant polypropylene powder for ductile prototypes and end-use parts that repeatedly bend and flex. | — | 29 | 34 | — |
MF40 | Low-cost stiffening and dimensional-stability filler for appliance and automotive interior parts where glass fiber's anisotropy and surface roughness are unacceptable. | 30 | 30 | 10 | — |
HP PPThis page HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) · MJF powder | A genuine polypropylene for chemical-resistant, weldable, low-moisture functional parts at production scale. | — | 30 | 20 | — |
UNFDefault Unfilled / natural PP homopolymer | Standard choice for general injection molding, sheet, pipe and chemical tanks where stiffness and chemical resistance matter more than low-temperature impact. | 34 | 35 | 300 | 72 Shore D |
High-crystallinity / high-stiffness homopolymer | Nucleated high-crystallinity homopolymer for thin-wall packaging and high-modulus unfilled parts with faster cycle times. | 40 | 40 | 60 | — |
20 % coupled glass-fiber reinforced PP homopolymer | Pick when about double the stiffness and much better heat distortion resistance are needed while keeping moderate cost and moldability. | — | 75 | 3 | 78 HRM |
40 % coupled glass-fiber reinforced PP homopolymer | Highest stiffness/strength PP compound for semi-structural brackets, pump housings and under-hood parts replacing low-end nylon. | — | 105 | 2.5 | 85 HRM |
SLS powder | — | — | — | — | — |
What is HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF)?
HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) is HP's PP-H powder for Multi Jet Fusion on HP Jet Fusion 5200 and 5000 series — a genuine polypropylene for chemical-resistant, weldable, low-moisture functional parts at production scale. HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) has a tensile strength of 30 MPa (4.35 ksi), weaker than 62% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 1.6 GPa (0.232 Msi). HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) has a density of 0.89 g/cm³ (0.0322 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of polymer grades.
Advantages
- Lightweight — 0.89 g/cm³ (0.0322 lb/in³), better than 83% of polymer grades
About this powder
“Produce genuine, functional parts with excellent chemical resistance and low moisture absorption, ensuring an optimal balance between performance and cost.” — HP, product description
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Product
- 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF)
- Base polymer
- PP-H
- Process
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
- Printers
- HP Jet Fusion 5200 and 5000 series
- As-printed colour
- Gray
- Build envelope
- 380 × 284 × 380 mm. Usable part size depends on orientation, spacing and process allowances.
- Build atmosphere
- No mandatory inert atmosphere recorded; follow the selected printer/material profile.
- Powder refresh
- 10 % fresh powder in the recorded recipe. Follow the manufacturer’s build and powder-management conditions.
- Reported material classifications
- ISO 10993 · U.S. FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices · FMVSS 302. Scope and test conditions apply; these do not certify the finished part or assembly.
- Manufacturer data source
- HP source reference (HP materials page, 2026)
- FabDigit material reference
- Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with HP data and source attribution.
- Ordering
- Specify this powder in your quote notes for an availability review.
HP positions it for automotive components, piping and fluid systems, containers, industrial and consumer goods, medical applications and weldable parts.
Choosing 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF)
Genuine polypropylene for HP MJF parts that need low moisture uptake, weldability or resistance to a defined chemical environment.
- Consider it for
- Fluid-system parts and containers · Automotive and consumer polypropylene components · Welded assemblies after process trials
- Tradeoffs
- HP notes that PP needs extra design and print tuning compared with its other rigid materials. Chemical resistance depends on the named medium, concentration, temperature and exposure time; family-level PP reputation is not enough.
- Design and validation
- Specify the fluid or chemical exposure and validate weight, dimensions and mechanical retention after the real soak. Trial weld geometry and sealing on the finished MJF surface.
- Finishing
- Gray is the as-printed colour and the catalog does not present this row as dyeable. Low-surface-energy PP can make coating or bonding difficult, so qualify adhesion before committing to either.
- Before choosing
- Which exact chemical, concentration, temperature and duration must the part withstand? Is weldability or low moisture absorption worth the added process tuning?
Selection notes based on HP MJF materials portfolio. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) properties
Typical values for HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) (HP materials page, 2026); review each property’s test condition. Only this product’s reported properties are shown; unreported properties are omitted. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical2
HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) has a density of 0.89 g/cm³ (0.0322 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of polymer grades.
per ASTM D792
per ASTM D3418; Powder melting point (DSC)
Mechanical4
HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) has a tensile strength of 30 MPa (4.35 ksi), weaker than 62% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 1.6 GPa (0.232 Msi).
per ASTM D638; XY 30 / Z 30
per ASTM D638; XY 1.6 / Z 1.6 GPa
per ASTM D638; XY 20 / Z 18
per ASTM D256; Izod notched, kJ/m²; XY 3.5 / Z 3.0
Thermal2
per ASTM D648; XY 100 / Z 100
per ASTM D648; XY 60 / Z 60
Manufacturability2
per ASTM D3451
per ASTM D1895
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) — frequently asked
What is HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) used for?
Genuine polypropylene for HP MJF parts that need low moisture uptake, weldability or resistance to a defined chemical environment. Consider it for fluid-system parts and containers, automotive and consumer polypropylene components and welded assemblies after process trials. HP notes that PP needs extra design and print tuning compared with its other rigid materials. Chemical resistance depends on the named medium, concentration, temperature and exposure time; family-level PP reputation is not enough.
What should I validate before using HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF)?
Specify the fluid or chemical exposure and validate weight, dimensions and mechanical retention after the real soak. Trial weld geometry and sealing on the finished MJF surface. Which exact chemical, concentration, temperature and duration must the part withstand? Is weldability or low moisture absorption worth the added process tuning?
How can HP 3D High Reusability PP (enabled by Forward AM / BASF) be finished?
Gray is the as-printed colour and the catalog does not present this row as dyeable. Low-surface-energy PP can make coating or bonding difficult, so qualify adhesion before committing to either.
Sources
Product values come from the selected manufacturer source and are normalised for comparison. Confirm the quoted process, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation for the finished part.