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Moplen EP240M

Polypropylene Impact Copolymer

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
"Moplen" EP240M is a controlled rheology, nucleated heterophasic copolymer, suitable for injection moulding applications.

It exhibits an outstanding impact performance with very good processability, particularly in warpage-critical applications.

"Moplen" EP240M is designed for applications were very high impact resistance is a critical requirement. Typical areas of use are luggage, transport and cold storage crates and Consumer components subjected to low temperatures and impact.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Nucleating Agent
Features 
  • Controlled Rheology
  • Good Processability
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Impact Copolymer
  • Low Warpage
  • Nucleated
Uses 
  • Consumer Applications
  • Crates
  • Luggage
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
 
 
73°F
 
 
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 358/30)
psi
ISO 2039-1
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
ISO 75-2/B
Ductile / Brittle Transition Temperature
°F
ISO 6603-2
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 EP240M, Moplen , MoplenEP240M, EP 240 M, EP240M, EP240, 240M, Polypropylene Impact Copolymer, PP Impact Copolymer, Polypropylene, PP, LyondellBasell, PolypropyleneImpactCopolymer, PPImpactCopolymer, 240EP
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Impact Resistance, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Low Warpage, Low Warp, Impact Copolymer.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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