GMW15186

Description / Abstract: GMW15186, 3rd Edition, August 2018 - Polyolefin Alloy – Weather Resistant, 1000 MPa Flexural Modulus, High Flow

Material Description. This specification covers the properties of a weather resistant, 1000 MPa nominal flexural modulus polyolefin alloy, high flow, pellet form, injection molding compound. For the purpose of this specification, polyolefin alloy is defined as an alloy of polypropylene plastic and Ethylene/Propylene (EP) or Ethylene/Propylene-Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber.

Symbols. The material abbreviation according to ISO 11469 is PP+EPDM-M13.

Applicability. Typical applications include the following: exterior trim, mold-in-color accent colors.

Remarks. Regarding paintability, plastics used for painted applications are required to meet Paint Performance Requirements for New Plastic Materials per GMW16172. Additionally, painted plastic parts are required to meet Painted Plastic Parts Performance Requirements per GMW14797.