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MELOPAS® MF 3025

Melamine Formaldehyde

Cellulose Filler; Inorganic Filler

Supplied by RASCHIG GmbH

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Product Description
Applications
  • Pan handles

Product characteristics
Cellulose-reinforced and inorganically filled MF moulding compound in white and coloured shades
High surface hardness, good UV and heat stability, very good resistance to chemicals - also to foodstuff ingredients
Self-extinguishing (V-O/0.8 according to UL 94)
Free of halogens and toxic heavy metals
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Cellulose Filler
  • Inorganic Filler
 
Additive 
  • Heat Stabilizer
Features 
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Halogen Free
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Hardness
  • Non-Toxic
  • Self Extinguishing
Uses 
  • Cookware Handles
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 (Yield, 73°F, Injection Molded)
psi
ISO 527-2
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
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
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 (0.0315 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® MF 3025, MELOPAS MF 3025, MELOPAS® , MELOPAS, MELOPASMF3025, MF 3025, MF3025, Melamine Formaldehyde, Mel Formald, Melamine, mf, RASCHIG, MelamineFormaldehyde, MelFormald, 3025MF
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Hardness, Hard, Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant, Heat Stabilized, Heat-ageing Stabilized, Heat Ageing Stabilized, Heat-aging Stabilized, Heat Aging Stabilized, Self Extinguishing, Self-Extinguishing, Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free, Non-Toxic, Non Toxic, Toxicity None, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Cookware Handles.
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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