Formolene® 2510A
Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. - Polypropylene Impact Copolymer

General Information
Product Description

Formolene 2510A is a medium impact copolymer of polypropylene characterized by its easy mold flow, physical property balance and excellent dimensional stability. It contains a unique combination of stabilizers which give it excellent processing and usage performance.

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
    • Availability
  • North America
    • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
    • Features
  • Copolymer, Impact
  • Dimensional Stability, Good
  • Flow, Good
    		•  
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Impact Resistance, Medium
  • Processability, Good
    • Uses
  • Appliances
  • Battery Cases
  • Closures
    		•  
  • Household Goods
  • Lids
    • Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 1
    • Forms
  • Pellets
    •  
    ASTM and ISO Properties 2
    Physical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Density
    0.900
    g/cm³
    ASTM D1505
    Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
    10.0
    g/10 min
    ASTM D1238
    Mechanical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Tensile Strength @ Yield (Injection Molded) 3
    3550
    psi
    ASTM D638
    Tensile Elongation @ Yld (Injection Molded) 3
    6.5
    %
    ASTM D638
    Flexural Modulus (Injection Molded) 4
    1% Secant: 150000
    psi
    ASTM D790
    Impact
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Charpy Impact Strength (73 °F, Injection Molded)
    3.10
    ft-lb/in
    ASTM D256
    Notched Izod Impact (73 °F, Injection Molded)
    2.10
    ft-lb/in
    ASTM D256
    Hardness
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
    106
     
    ASTM D785
     
    Notes
    1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, Formolene® 2510A will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 under the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Such uses are subject to good manufacturing practices and any other limitations which are part of the statute or regulations. These should be consulted for complete details.
    2 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
    3 2 in/min
    4 0.05 in/min
       
     

    Makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product, as to merchantability, Fitness for particular purpose or otherwise. The data listed represents average values and are believed to be reliable, They are given for information; no guarantee of their accuracy is made, however, and the product is sold upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determinate the characteristics of the product and the suitability of the product for their particular process.