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TBA Protective Solutions ECP 210 Colourable Magnetically Detectable Polypropylene for Injection Moulding and Extrusion

ECP 210 Colourable Magnetically Detectable Polypropylene for Injection Molding and Extrusion. ECP 210 is a magnetic compound based on special blends of magnetic additive compounded into PP in such a way as to optimize physical and magnetic properties. Used in the food processing industries where detection of foreign body plastics is required. Normally supplied as a blue colored or natural pelleted compound.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Alloy (PP Alloy)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Additives Included: Magnetic Compound

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Magnetic Compound
Chemical Family
Polyolefins,
Polypropylenes (PP)
Polymer Name
Polypropylene Alloy (PP Alloy)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Resin
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Food Contact Acceptable
Materials Features
Enhanced Physical Properties,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Good Mechanical Properties,
Soft Magnetic
Overview
ECP 210 Colourable Magnetically Detectable Polypropylene for Injection Molding and Extrusion.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Industrial & Transport Packaging
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Food Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion,
Injection Molding
Applications

ECP 210 is recommended for packaging, handling, transportation applications where magnetic detection requirements exist.

Properties

Color
Blue
Physical Form
Pellets,
Solid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation (at Break)175.4%-
Flexural Modulus1102MPa-
Flexural Strength25.4MPa-
Izod Impact Strength (Notched)23.8KJ/m²-
Specific Gravity0.92g/cm³-
Tensile Strength21.7MPa-

Technical Details & Test Data

Recommended Processing Conditions

Machine: It is recommended that an in-line reciprocating screw machine be used to injection mold ECP 210 but it is possible to process this material on plunger injection molding machines.

Extrusion: Normal extrusion equipment should be used.

Cylinder Temperature: 220-230°C. The optimum cylinder temperature will depend upon the size and complexity of the molding.

Mold Temperature: 25-80°C. The optimum cylinder temperature will depend upon the size and complexity of the molding.

Moisture: ECP 210 can absorb moisture therefore prior to molding please ensure thorough drying. Materials should be re-dried if all the material is not used within 2-3 hours of opening the bag.  Excess moisture may show as splash marks on the surface of the finished moldings.  If necessary the material should be re-dried. Typical drying conditions are 2-4 hours at 80°C.  Store in a warm dry place to avoid moisture.

Use of regrind: Runners, sprues and scrap moldings can be reground and blended with virgin materials. Regrind additions should not exceed 10% by weight of the virgin material otherwise some reduction in properties may be experienced.

Do not use a magnetic separator in the molding machine and hopper - the grains will separate and stick to the magnet!