MELOPAS® MP 183

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Phenols & Phenolics

Fillers Included

Cellulose

Polymer Name

Phenol Modified Melamine

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Thermoset Resins

Other Thermoset Resins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Dimensional Stability,

Excellent Mechanical Strength,

Excellent Surface Hardness,

Good Electrical Properties,

Good UV Stability,

Improved Wear,

Very Good Heat Resistance

Product Characteristics

Cellulose reinforced phenol-modified Melamine molding compound
Improved dimensional stability and electrical properties compared to MP 181, excellent surface hardness, good mechanical strength and heat resistance, good wear and UV-stability
Molded parts in electrical engineering
This product meets the allowed upper limits for heavy metals and PCAs and also conforms to the requirements of the EU directives 2002/95 (RoHS), 2002/96 (WEEE) and 2006/122 (PFOS)
Identification according to ISO 14529-1MP (LD20 + MD30) - (LD30 + MD20)DIN 7708: MP 183

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Other Parts & Components

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Electrical Components

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Compression Molding,

Injection Molding

Processing

Injection and compression molding

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V0

Physical Form

Granules,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Compressive strength	200 - 250	MPa	ISO 604
E-Modulus (flexural test)	8 - 9	GPa	ISO 178
E-Modulus (tensile test)	5 - 8	GPa	ISO 527
Flexural strength	90 - 120	MPa	ISO 178
Impact strength (Charpy)	7 - 10	kJ/m²	ISO 179 / 1eU
Impact strength (Charpy), notched	1,3 - 2,0	kJ/m²	ISO 179 / 1eA
Tensile strength	50 - 80	MPa	ISO 527

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability	V-0 / 1,5	Stufe/mm	UL 94
Glow wire flammability test / GWFI	960 / 1	—	IEC60695-2-12
Glow wire ignitability test / GWIT	900 / 1	—	IEC60695 2-13
Heat deflection temp. HDT A - 1,80 MPa	155 - 180	°C	ISO 75
Heat deflection temp. HDT C - 8,00 MPa	110 - 130	°C	ISO 75
Maximum application temperature (<50 h)	160	°C	IEC 60216/T1
Maximum application temperature (20 000 h)	135	°C	IEC 60216/T1
Thermal conductivity	0,4 - 0,5	W / m * K	ASTM E 1461
Coeff. of linear thermal expansion (longitudinal,50-100°C)	15 - 35	10-6 / K	ISO 11359-2

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moulding shrinkage (longitudinal)	0,7 - 1,1	%	ISO 2577
Post shrinkage (168 h / 110 °C)	1,0 - 1,5	%	ISO 2577
Specific gravity	1.60 - 1.70	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water absorption (24 h / 23 °C)	max. 100 / max. 1,7	mg / %	ISO 62
Apparent Density	0.55 - 0.75	g/cm³	ISO 60

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dielectric strength	20 - 25	kV / mm	IEC 60243-1
Surface Resistance	10^10 - 10^11	Ohms	IEC 60093
Dissipation factor (100 Hz/1 MHz)	0,3-0,5 / 0,03-0,05	—	IEC 60250
Relative permittivity (100 Hz/1 MHz)	11 - 16 / 7 - 9	—	IEC 60250
Tracking resistance (CTI)	600	V	IEC 60112
Volume resistivity	10^11 - 10^12	Ω cm	IEC 60093
Arc resistance	5	Stufe	ASTM D 495

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

PFOS - 2006/122/EC,

RoHS Compliant,

UL 94,

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Supply form

Low dust granulate in moisture resistant bags

Storage & Handling

Storage conditions / shelf life

Keep cool and dry.Minimum shelf life at 20 ± 5 °C:6 months after date of delivery