| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , HDPE , High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Injection Molded |
| Manufacturer | LyondellBasell (former Equistar) |
| Trade Name | Alathon® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | LyondellBasell Alathon® M4855 High Density Polyethylene, Injection Molding Grade.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density | 0.593 - 0.625 g/cc | 0.0214 - 0.0226 lb/in³ | ASTM D1895 |
| Density | 0.948 g/cc | 0.0342 lb/in³ | ASTM D1505 |
| Melt Flow | 5.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C |
5.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F |
ASTM D1238 |
| Spiral Flow | 20.3 cm | 8.00 in | Equistar test |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Break | 24.1 MPa | 3500 psi | 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 24.0 MPa | 3480 psi | 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 1490 % | 1490 % | 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Yield | 12 % | 12 % | 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 0.636 GPa | 92.2 ksi | 1% Secant; 50mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| 0.807 GPa | 117 ksi | 50mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.772 GPa | 112 ksi | 2% Secant; 12.5 mm/min; ASTM D790 |
| 0.9542 GPa | 138.4 ksi | 1% Secant; 12.5 mm/min; ASTM D790 | |
| 1.01 GPa | 146 ksi | 12.5 mm/min; ASTM D790 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.587 J/cm | 1.10 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| NB @Temperature -18.0 °C |
NB @Temperature -0.400 °F |
ASTM D4812 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 127.9 °C | 262.2 °F | ASTM D3418 |
| Crystallization Temperature | 113.1 °C | 235.6 °F | ASTM D3418 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 64.0 °C | 147 °F | ASTM D648 |
| Vicat Softening Point | 125 °C | 257 °F | ASTM D1525 |
| Brittleness Temperature | <= -76.0 °C | <= -105 °F | ASTM D746 |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Barrel Temperature | 232 °C | 450 °F | |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 243 °C | 470 °F | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 246 °C | 475 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 246 °C | 475 °F |