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Moplen EP232L

Polypropylene Impact Copolymer

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
"Moplen" EP232L is a heterophasic copolymer suitable for injection moulding applications. It is formulated with a highly effective heat stabilisation package.

"Moplen" EP232L exhibits a medium fluidity combined with a good impact

"Moplen" EP232L is applied in injection moulding applications requiring a good resistance to long term heat exposure, in particular for battery cases and automotive components.

"Moplen" EP232L is suitable for food contact.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Heat Stabilizer
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Heat Aging Resistance
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Heat Stabilized
  • Impact Copolymer
  • Medium Flow
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Battery Cases
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
in³/10min
 ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain     ISO 527-2
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength     ISO 179/1eA
-4°F
ft·lb/in²
  
32°F
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
ft·lb/in²
  
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength     ISO 179/1eU
-4°F
ft·lb/in²
  
32°F
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
 
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
Vicat Softening Temperature      
--
°F
 ISO 306/A50
--
°F
 ISO 306/B50
Additional Information
Tensile Strain at Break, ISO 527-2: >50%
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: LyondellBasell Industries, Lyondell, Basell, Bassell, Basell Polyolefins, Bassel

Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Moplen EP232L, Moplen , MoplenEP232L, EP 232 L, EP232L, EP232, 232L, Polypropylene Impact Copolymer, PP Impact Copolymer, Polypropylene, PP, LyondellBasell, PolypropyleneImpactCopolymer, PPImpactCopolymer, 232EP
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Heat Stabilized, Heat-ageing Stabilized, Heat Ageing Stabilized, Heat-aging Stabilized, Heat Aging Stabilized, Medium Flow, Medium Melt, Medium MFI, Good Impact Resistance, Good Heat Aging Resistance, Impact Copolymer.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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