High Density Polyethylene
Description
This high density polyethylene is an ethylene-hexene copolymer that is tailored for injection molded applications that require:
- Moderate flow
- Excellent impact strength
- Excellent ESCR
- Good warpage resistance
- Durability.
This resin meets these specifications FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a.
- Moderate flow
- Excellent impact strength
- Excellent ESCR
- Good warpage resistance
- Durability.
This resin meets these specifications FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a.
Property
Value
Unit
ASTM
Melt index (condition 230°C/2.16 kg)
5
g/10 min
D 1238
Density (g/cm³)
0.945
g/cm³
D 792
Tensile Strength (Yield)
3400
psi
D638
Elongation (Break)
1000
%
D638
Flexural Modulus
155,000
psi
D790
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
62
D2240
Brittleness Temperature
<-75
°C
D746A
Vicat Softening Temperature
121
°C
D1525A
ESCR, Condition B (F50, 100% Igepal)
90
h
D1693