Jampilen EPX-548T is a high-performance heterophasic copolymer with special antistatic additives, designed for thin-wall injection molding, in-mold labeling (IML), and various houseware applications. This product from Jampilen combines high melt flow rates with enhanced mechanical properties, making it ideal for high productivity manufacturing environments.
 
Product Description
Type: Heterophasic copolymer
Characteristics: EPX-548T is a nucleated copolymer that provides a unique balance of rigidity and impact resistance, enhanced by a high melt flow rate which facilitates easy mold filling and reduces cycle times. The addition of antistatic agents improves the product's usability in applications requiring static resistance.
 
Key Features
High Fluidity: Facilitates easy mold filling and rapid cycling in injection molding processes.
Impact/Stiffness Balance: Offers a superior balance between impact resistance and stiffness, providing 15% higher rigidity compared to conventional copolymers with similar melt flow rates and toughness.
Good Dimensional Stability: Ensures that the final products maintain their shape and dimensions over time, essential for precision components.
Food Contact Safety: Suitable for applications that involve direct contact with food items.
 
Typical Applications
Food Containers: Ideal for thin-wall injection molding used in food packaging such as margarine tubs, yogurt pots, and pudding containers.
Housewares: Used in a variety of household items requiring durability and safety.
Caps and Closures: Provides the necessary properties for caps and closures that require tight sealing and long-term durability.
Flower Pots and Cool Boxes: Suitable for outdoor and leisure products that benefit from its high impact resistance and stability.
Sports, Leisure, and Toys: Utilized in products that need to withstand regular use and exposure to various physical activities.
 
Technical Specifications
Melt Flow Rate: 50 g/10min at 230°C with a 2.16kg load (ASTM D1238), indicating high processability.
Density: 0.9 g/cm³ (ASTM D1505), contributing to the material's strength and structural integrity.
Flexural Modulus: 1450 MPa (ASTM D790), highlighting the material’s stiffness.
Tensile Strength at Yield: 26 MPa (ASTM D638), measuring the material's resistance to stretching forces.
Tensile Elongation at Yield: 5% (ASTM D638), indicating the deformation before the material yields.
Izod Impact Strength: 65 J/m at 23°C and 40 J/m at -20°C (ASTM D256), demonstrating its toughness under different temperatures.
Vicat Softening Point: 155°C (ASTM D1525), the temperature at which the polymer begins to soften.
Heat Deflection Temperature (H.D.T.): 105°C at 0.46 MPa (ASTM D648), important for applications involving heat exposure.
Accelerated Oven Ageing: Can withstand 360 hours at 150°C (ASTM D3012), proving its durability under prolonged high-temperature conditions.
 
Conclusion
Jampilen EPX-548T offers an excellent solution for manufacturers seeking a polymer that combines ease of processing with robust mechanical properties. Its suitability for food contact applications and enhanced antistatic properties make it a versatile choice for a wide range of products, from everyday housewares to specialized food containers and industrial applications.