Moplen EP548S

Polypropylene, Impact Copolymer

Product Description
Moplen EP548S is a nucleated heterophasic copolymer with antistatic agent used for injection
moulding applications.
It exhibits an outstanding balance of mechanical properties combined with a medium high fluidity.

Moplen EP548S is extensively used in housewares and in thin-walled containers for food packaging
(e.g. margerine tubs, yoghurt pots, etc.).

Moplen EP548S is suitable for food contact.

Product Characteristics

Status Commercial: Active

Test Method used ISO

Availability Europe, Africa-Middle East

Processing Methods Injection Molding

Features Antistatic, High Flow , Nucleated

Typical Customer Applications Housewares, Opaque Containers, Sports, Leisure and Toys

Typical Properties Method Value Unit

Physical
Density ISO 1183 0.9 g/cm³
Melt flow rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16kg) ISO 1133 44 g/10 min
Melt volume flow rate (230°C/2.16kg) ISO 1133 59 cm³/10min
Mechanical
Tensile Modulus ISO 527-1, -2 1550 MPa
Tensile Stress at Yield ISO 527-1, -2 28 MPa
Tensile Strain at Break ISO 527-1, -2 30 %
Tensile Strain at Yield ISO 527-1, -2 5 %
Impact
Charpy unnotched impact strength ISO 179
(23 °C, Type 1, Edgewise) 110 kJ/m²
(0 °C, Type 1, Edgewise) 100 kJ/m²
(-20 °C, Type 1, Edgewise) 85 kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength ISO 179
(23 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A) 5.0 kJ/m²
(0 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A) 3.5 kJ/m²
(-20 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A) 3.0 kJ/m²
Ductile/Brittle transition temperature ISO 6603-2 -53 °C
Hardness
Ball indentation hardness (H 358/30) ISO 2039-1 68 MPa
Thermal
Heat deflection temperature B (0.45 MPa) Unannealed ISO 75B-1, -2 95 °C
Vicat softening temperature A/50 ISO 306 151 °C
Vicat softening temperature B/50 ISO 306 80 °C

Notes
Typical properties; not to be construed as specifications.

Further Information
Conveying: Conveying equipment should be designed to prevent production and accumulation of
fines and dust particles that are contained in polymer resins. These particles can under certain
conditions pose an explosion hazard. We recommend the conveying system used is equipped with
adequate filters, is operated and maintained that no leak develops and adequate grounding exists
at all times.

Health and Safety:

The resin is manufactured to the highest standards but, special requirements apply to certain
applications such as food end-use contact and direct medical use. For specific information on
regulatory compliance contact your local representative.

Workers should be protected from the possibility of skin or eye contact with molten polymer.
Safety glasses are suggested as a minimal precaution to prevent mechanical or thermal injury to
the eyes.

Molten polymer may be degraded if it is exposed to air during any of the processing and off-line
operations. The products of degradation have an unpleasant odour. In higher concentrations they
may cause irritation of the mucus membranes. Fabrication areas should be ventilated to carry away
fumes or vapours. Legislation on the control of emissions and pollution prevention must be
observed. If the principles of sound manufacturing practice are adhered to and the place of work is
well ventilated, no health hazards are involved in processing the resin.

The resin will burn when supplied with excess heat and oxygen. It should be handled and stored
away from contact with direct flames and/or ignition sources. In burning the resin contributes high
heat and may generate a dense black smoke. Starting fires can be extinguished by water,
developped fires should be extinguished by heavy foams forming an aqueous or polymeric film. For
further information about safety in handling and processing please refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheet.

Storage:
The resin is packed in 25 kg bags or in bulk containers protecting it from contamination. If it is
stored under adverse conditions, i. e. if there are large fluctuations in ambient temperature and the
atmospheric humidity is high, moisture may condense inside the packaging. Under these
circumstances, it is recommended to dry the resin before use. Unfavourable storage conditions
may also intensify the resin´s slight characteristic odour.

The resin is subjected to degradation by ultra-violet radiations or by high storage temperatures.

Therefore the resin must be protected from direct sunlight, temperatures above 40 °C and high
atmospheric humidity during storage. The resin can be stored over a period of more than 6 month
without significant changes in the specified properties, appropriate storage conditions provided.
Higher storage temperatures reduce the storage time.

The information submitted is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many
factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the
responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply any legally
binding assurance of certain properties or of suitability for a specific purpose. The data do not
relieve the customer from his obligation to control the resin upon arrival and to complain about
faults. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any
proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
© LyondellBasell Industries Holdings, B.V. 2014

LyondellBasell markets this product through the following entities:

Equistar Chemicals, LP
Basell Sales & Marketing Company B.V.
Basell Asia Pacific Limited
Basell International Trading FZE
LyondellBasell Australia Pty Ltd

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Before using a product sold by a company of the LyondellBasell family of companies, users should make
their own independent determination that the product is suitable for the intended use and can be used
safely and legally.

SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTY) OTHER THAN AS
SEPARATELY AGREED TO BY THE PARTIES IN A CONTRACT.

This product(s) may not be used in:

(i) any U.S. FDA Class I, Health Canada Class I, and/or European Union Class I Medical Devices, without
prior notification to Seller for each specific product and application; or

(ii) the manufacture of any of the following, without prior written approval by Seller for each specific
product and application: (1) U.S. FDA Class II, Health Canada Class II or Class III, and/or European
Union Class II Medical Devices; (2) film, overwrap and/or product packaging that is considered a part or
component of one of the aforementioned Medical Devices; (3) packaging in direct contact with a
pharmaceutical active ingredient and/or dosage form that is intended for inhalation, injection,
intravenous, nasal, ophthalmic (eye), digestive, or topical (skin) administration; (4) tobacco related
products and applications; (5) electronic cigarettes and similar devices; and (6) pressure pipe or fittings
that are considered a part or component of a nuclear reactor.

(iii) Additionally, the product(s) may not be used in: (1) U.S. FDA Class III, Health Canada Class IV,
and/or European Class III Medical Devices; (2) applications involving permanent implantation into the
body; (3) life-sustaining medical applications; and (4) lead, asbestos or MTBE related applications.

All references to U.S. FDA, Health Canada, and European Union regulations include another country's
equivalent regulatory classification.

Users should review the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet before handling the product.

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Release Date: 15 Sep 2010