MELOPAS® MP 181
- Chemical Family
- Phenols & Phenolics
MELOPAS® MP 181 is a Cellulose-reinforced molding compounds based on melamine resin & melamine
Properties
- Physical Form
- Granules
- Solid
Product families
- Other Thermoset Resins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- MELOPAS
- Density
- 1600.0 - 1700.0 kg/m³
- End Uses
Appliances, Cookware Handles, Garden Equipment, Handles, Lawn Equipment, Sausage Casings
- Polymer Name
- Phenol Modified Melamine
- Tensile Strength
- 60.0 - 85.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Compression Molding, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Supply Form
- Low dust granulate in moisture resistant bags
- Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Goods — Housewares
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V0
- Technology
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Fillers Included
- Cellulose
- Material Features
- Excellent Surface Hardness
- Good Electrical Properties
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Very Good Heat Resistance
- Product Characteristic
Cellulose reinforced phenol modified Melamine molding compound Excellent surface hardness, good mechanical properties, good electrical properties, good heat resistance Primary application(s): Household appliances (casings), pot and pan handles This product meets the allowed upper limits for heavy metals and PCAs and also conforms to the requirements of the EU directives 2002/95 (RoHS), 2002/96 (WEEE) and 2006/122 (PFOS) Identification according to ISO 14528-1:MP (LD35) - (LD45)DIN 7708: MP 181
- Certifications and Compliance
PFOS - 2006/122/EC; RoHS Compliant; UL 94; Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Appliances
- Cookware Handles
- Garden Equipment
- Handles
- Lawn Equipment
- Sausage Casings
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Handling Conditions
Keep cool and dry.Minimum shelf life at 20 ± 5 °C:6 months after date of delivery
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compressive strength | 200 - 250 | MPa | ISO 604 |
| E-Modulus (flexural test) | 7 - 9 | GPa | ISO 178 |
| E-Modulus (tensile test) | 5 - 8 | GPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural strength | 100 - 130 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Impact strength (Charpy) | 7 - 11 | kJ/m² | ISO 179 / 1eU |
| Impact strength (Charpy), notched | 1,4 - 2,0 | kJ/m² | ISO 179 / 1eA |
| Tensile strength | 60 - 85 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 4
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeff. of linear thermal expansion (longitudinal,50-100°C) | 15 - 35 | 10-6 / K | ISO 11359-2 |
| Flammability | V-0 / 1,5 | Stufe/mm | UL 94 |
| Glow wire flammability test / GWFI | 960 / 1 | — | IEC60695-2-12 |
| Glow wire ignitability test / GWIT | 900 / 1 | — | IEC60695 2-13 |
| Heat deflection temp. HDT A - 1,80 MPa | 155 - 180 | °C | ISO 75 |
| Heat deflection temp. HDT C - 8,00 MPa | 110 - 130 | °C | ISO 75 |
| Maximum application temperature (<50 h) | 160 | °C | IEC 60216/T1 |
| Maximum application temperature (20 000 h) | 135 | °C | IEC 60216/T1 |
| Thermal conductivity | 0,5 - 0,6 | W / m * K | ASTM E 1461 |
Table 3 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulding shrinkage (longitudinal) | 0,9 - 1,3 | % | ISO 2577 |
| Post shrinkage (168 h / 110 °C) | 1,0 - 1,5 | % | ISO 2577 |
| Specific gravity | 1.50 - 1.70 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water absorption (24 h / 23 °C) | max. 115 / max. 2,0 | mg / % | ISO 62 |
| Apparent Density | 0.55 - 0.75 | g/cm³ | ISO 60 |
Table 4 of 4
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume resistivity | 10^11 - 10^12 | Ω cm | IEC 60093 |
| Surface Resistance | 10^10 - 10^11 | Ohms | IEC 60093 |
| Arc resistance | 5 | Stufe | ASTM D 495 |
| Dielectric strength | 15 - 20 | kV / mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dissipation factor (100 Hz/1 MHz) | 0,3-0,5 / 0,03-0,05 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Relative permittivity (100 Hz/1 MHz) | 11 - 16 / 7 - 9 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Tracking resistance (CTI) | ≥ 250 | V | IEC 60112 |
