MELOPAS® MP 180

Chemical Family: Phenols & Phenolics

MELOPAS® MP 180 is a Cellulose-reinforced molding compounds based on melamine resin & melamine

Properties

Physical Form: Granules
Solid

Product families

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Consumer Goods — Housewares

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Other Parts & Components

Product Families

Plastics — Thermoset Resins

Other Thermoset Resins

Other characteristics

Brand: MELOPAS
Density: 1500.0 - 1700.0 kg/m³
End Uses: Appliances, Electrical Components, Garden Equipment, Household Goods, Lawn Equipment, Trays
Polymer Name: Phenol Modified Melamine
Tensile Strength: 50.0 - 70.0 MPa
Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Injection Molding
Markets: Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Supply Form: Low dust granulate in moisture resistant bags
Flame Rating: UL 94 V0
Technology: Plastics
Packaging Type: Bags
Fillers Included: Wood Flour
Material Features: Excellent Surface Hardness
Good Electrical Properties
Good Mechanical Properties
Very Good Heat Resistance
Product Characteristic: Wood flour reinforced phenol-modified Melamine molding compound Excellent surface hardness, good mechanical properties, good electrical properties, good heat resistance Primary application(s): Molded parts in electrical engineering, mountings for household appliances, car ashtrays 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 (WD30+MD15) - (WD40+MD05)DIN 7708: MP 180
Certifications and Compliance: PFOS - 2006/122/EC; RoHS Compliant; UL 94; Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Appliances
Electrical Components
Garden Equipment
Household Goods
Lawn Equipment
Trays
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

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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)	6 - 9	kJ/m²	ISO 179 / 1eU
Impact strength (Charpy), notched	1,4 - 2,0	kJ/m²	ISO 179 / 1eA
Tensile strength	50 - 70	MPa	ISO 527

Table 2 of 4

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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)	0,8 - 1,2	%	ISO 2577
Post shrinkage (168 h / 110 °C)	0,8 - 1,3	%	ISO 2577
Specific gravity	1.50 - 1.60	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