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MELOPAS® MP 181

Melamine Phenolic

Cellulose Filler

Supplied by RASCHIG GmbH

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Product Description
Applications
  • Household appliances (casings)
  • Pan handles

Product characteristics
Cellulose-reinforced, phenol-modified MF moulding compound (MPF) in white and coloured shades
High surface hardness, good mechanical strength, good electrical properties, good heat resistance
Self-extinguishing (V-O/1,6 according to UL 94), UL-listed in all colors
Free of halogens and toxic heavy metals
Supervised according ISO 14528-3, DIN 7708: MP 181, ISO 800: MPF A11, ISO 14528-3: MP (LD35) - (LD45)
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Cellulose Filler
Features 
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Halogen Free
  • High Hardness
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Strength
  • Non-Toxic
  • Self Extinguishing
Uses 
  • Appliance Components
  • Cookware Handles
  • Engineering Parts
  • Housings
  
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
  • White
  
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ISO 60
Molding Shrinkage
     ISO 2577
-- 2
%
  
-- 3
%
  
-- 4
%
  
Water Absorption 5 (73°F)
mg
 ISO 62
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
     ISO 527-2
Yield, 73°F, Compression Molded
psi
  
Yield, 73°F, Injection Molded
psi
  
Flexural Modulus
     ISO 178
73°F, Compression Molded
psi
  
73°F, Injection Molded
psi
  
Flexural Strength
     ISO 178
73°F, Compression Molded
psi
  
73°F, Injection Molded
psi
  
Compressive Stress (73°F)
psi
 ISO 604
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eA
73°F, Compression Molded
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
  
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eU
73°F, Compression Molded
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Ball Indentation Hardness 6
psi
 ISO 2039-1
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature 3
      
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/A
1160 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/C
Maximum Use Temperature
     IEC 216
-- 7
°F
  
-- 8
°F
  
CLTE - Flow (68 to 158°F)
in/in/°F
 ISO 11359-2
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 DIN 52612
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Surface Resistivity
ohm
 IEC 60093
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant (100 Hz)
 
 IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (100 Hz)
 
 IEC 60250
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index
V
 IEC 60112
Electric Strength (0.0394 in)
V/mil
 IEC 60243-1
Needle Flame Test
 
 VDE 0471/2
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0630 in)
 
 UL 94
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature
°F
 VDE 0471/2
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glow Wire Test - BH2
in
 IEC 707
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: MELOPAS® MP 181, MELOPAS MP 181, MELOPAS® , MELOPAS, MELOPASMP181, MP 181, MP181, Melamine Phenolic, Mel Phenolic, Melamine, mpf, RASCHIG, MelaminePhenolic, MelPhenolic, 181MP
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Hardness, Hard, High Strength, Good Electrical Properties, Self Extinguishing, Self-Extinguishing, Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free, Non-Toxic, Non Toxic, Toxicity None, High Heat Resistance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Engineering Parts, Cookware Handles, Appliance Components, Appliance Parts, Housings, Housing.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Notes
Barrel Temperature: 70 - 90°C to 90 - 100°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Post-shrink
3Injection molded
4Compression molded
596 hrs
623°C
7<50 hrs, T1
820000 hrs, T1
 
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