BASF extends EPP Neopolen range

BASF has further extended the product range of its expanded polypropylene foam (EPP) Neopolen. Compared to available grades, the new material, Neopolen P 9235+, offers improved surface properties, a colour impression deepened by 20 per cent and optimised filling behaviour in manufacturing.

Parts made of Neopolen P 9235+ generate considerably less friction noise. The black particle foam is suitable for automotive parts and dunnage trays subject to impact stress as well as for HVAC applications.

Neopolen P 9235+ is listed in the automotive industry’s material data system IMDS and available in Europe now. The new standard grade will gradually replace the well-established Neopolen P 9235 and is to evolve into a new product family.

Further applications include automotive parts such as bumper cores, headrests and armrests. It also serves as housing insulation for heat exchangers and heating units.

Neopolen P 9235+ shows the well-established properties of the Neopolen family. Characterised by high energy absorption and low weight, good resilience following static and dynamic loading and an essentially unchanged energy absorption after repeated impact load, the new grade is resistant to chemicals and oils, thermally insulating and has a low water uptake.

The foam particles are available as packaged goods or as loose bulk.

Neopolen is a recyclable EPP foam consisting of expanded, mainly closed-cell foam particles free from chemical blowing agents.

Converters foam the beads into form parts with high freedom in design and geometry for the use in various industries. A moulded density between 20 and 110kg/m³ can be achieved with the standard product range.

The foam beads are manufactured and processed in an eco-friendly way without CFCs.

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