PP impact copolymer

KeyForm E1640

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PP impact copolymer

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KeyForm E1640

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PP impact copolymer

KeyForm E1640

Formerly

Moplen EP548T

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Natural

KeyForm E1640 is a heterophasic copolymer for injection moulding, with high flow and medium stiffness. It is nucleated and contains an antistatic additive.

Description

KeyForm E1640 is a heterophasic copolymer for injection moulding, with high flow and medium stiffness. It is nucleated and contains an antistatic additive. Typical applications include thin-wall packaging, margarine tubs and housewares.

Processing Techniques

Supplier-listed processing method: injection moulding. Determine processing conditions for the intended application and required properties.

Injection molding

Industry and applications

Caps and closures; housewares; opaque containers

Compliance and Documentation Notes

Consult the Product Regulatory Summary and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for regulatory status, including supported, restricted or prohibited applications. Contact Genesis Polymers to request application-specific documentation for KeyForm E1640.

Technical Properties

PROPERTY

VALUE

CONDITIONS

METHOD

Melt Flow Rate

48 g/10 min

48 g/10 min

230 °C/2.16 kg

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ISO 1133-1

Density

0.9 g/cm³

0.9 g/cm³

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ISO 1183-1

Tensile Modulus

1350 MPa

1350 MPa

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ISO 527-1, -2

Tensile Stress at Yield

29 MPa

29 MPa

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ISO 527-1, -2

Tensile Strain at Break

> 50 %

> 50 %

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ISO 527-1, -2

Tensile Strain at Yield

5 %

5 %

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ISO 527-1, -2

Charpy Impact Strength - Notched

4 kJ/m²

4 kJ/m²

23 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A

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ISO 179

Charpy Impact Strength - Notched

2.5 kJ/m²

2.5 kJ/m²

0 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A

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ISO 179

Charpy Impact Strength - Notched

2 kJ/m²

2 kJ/m²

-20 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A

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ISO 179

Vicat Softening Temperature

152 °C

152 °C

A50

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ISO 306

Heat Deflection Temperature B

98 °C

98 °C

0.45 MPa, Unannealed

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ISO 75B-1, -2

Typical values taken from the producer’s (Velogy) technical data sheet, available under Documents. They are not specification limits. Genesis Polymers relies on the producer’s data and cannot accept liability for errors in it. Always check the current data sheet and confirm suitability for your application.

Brand

Feature

Antistatic

High Flow

Nucleated

High Stiffness

High Impact

Food Contact

Supplier documents

Version 1.1, June 2026