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LyondellBasell Alathon® M5040 High Density Polyethylene

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
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Material Notes:
ApplicationsALATHON M 5040 is a copolymer with broad molecular weight distribution. This resin exhibits excellent color, low odor, and good processing stability. Typical applications for this resin are specialty applications with high ESCR and applications requiring a balance of ESCR, impact and processabilityRegulatory StatusM 5040 meets the requirements of Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "…articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Contact your Equistar sales representative for more information. Processing TechniquesSpecific recommendations for processing M 5040 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. For further suggestions, please contact your Equistar sales representative.This product is from the former Equistar product line.
Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Density 0.950 g/cc
0.0343 lb/in³
ASTM D1505
Melt Flow 4.0 g/10 min
4.0 g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Spiral Flow 31.5 cm
12.4 in
Measures the number on inches of flow produced when molten resin is injected into a long, spiral channel (0.625" insert), at a constant injection pressure of 1000 psi with a melt temperature of 440° F; Equistar
Mechanical Properties Metric English Comments
Hardness, Shore D 66
66
ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break 22.3 MPa
3240 psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield 28.7 MPa
4160 psi
Crosshead speed - 2"min.; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield 8.1 %
8.1 %
Crosshead speed - 2"min.; ASTM D638
1% Secant Modulus 1258 MPa
182500 psi
Crosshead speed - 0.5" min; ASTM D790
2% Secant Modulus 1.044 GPa
151.4 ksi
Crosshead speed - 0.5" min; ASTM D790
Thermal Properties Metric English Comments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 61.0 °C
142 °F
ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point 123 °C
253 °F
ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature <= -76.0 °C
<= -105 °F
F<sub>50</sub>; ASTM D746
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