Moplen HP510L is a versatile polypropylene homopolymer designed for high-performance extrusion processes. Known for its excellent flow properties, HP510L is particularly effective in applications requiring the extrusion of film yarn, monofilaments, and various types of films and sheets.
 
Product Description
Type: Polypropylene homopolymer
Characteristics: Moplen HP510L stands out due to its outstanding processability and mechanical properties, making it suitable for producing a range of products from film yarn to complex monofilament applications.
 
Key Applications
Film Yarn: Ideal for producing film yarn suitable for baler twines, packaging twines, and ropes, utilizing the cast film process for high-quality output.
Monofilament: Used in the production of monofilament for applications such as brush and broom fillings and other technical uses where durability and performance are key.
Cast Film and Sheet: Effective in the extrusion of monolayer or co-extruded films for packaging, as well as thin sheets for stationery folders and more robust sheets for thermoforming.
Straws: Specifically mentioned for the extrusion of drinking straws, highlighting its suitability for food contact and consumer safety.
 
Technical Specifications
Melt Flow Rate: 6 g/10min at 230°C and 2.16 kg (ASTM D1238), indicating good melt flow properties that facilitate easy processing.
Vicat Softening Point: 155°C (ASTM D1525), the temperature at which the polymer starts to soften, reflecting its thermal stability.
Heat Deflection Temperature (H.D.T.): 95°C at 0.46 MPa (ASTM D648), indicating how the material performs under load at elevated temperatures.
Flexural Modulus: 1500 MPa (ASTM D790), showing the material’s stiffness and its ability to resist deformation under stress.
Tensile Strength at Yield: 35 MPa (ASTM D638), measuring the material's resistance to elongation under tensile load.
Elongation at Yield: 13% (ASTM D638), showing the extent to which the material can stretch at yield point.
Izod Impact Strength (Notched): 40 J/m at 23°C (ASTM D256), demonstrating the toughness of the material against sudden impacts.
 
Conclusion
Moplen HP510L polypropylene homopolymer is engineered for efficiency and flexibility across a broad range of extrusion applications. Its combination of excellent processability, robust mechanical properties, and versatility makes it a preferred choice in industries ranging from consumer goods to technical applications. Whether used for creating durable packaging solutions or everyday consumer products like straws, Moplen HP510L provides a reliable foundation for producing high-quality, durable products.