LyondellBasell Alathon® M5372 High Density Polyethylene

ApplicationsALATHON M 5372 copolymer with narrow weight distribution. This resin provides high impact strength and stress crack resistance, excellent color, low odor and good processing stability. Typical applications include open head pails, and large shipping containers.Regulatory StatusM 5372 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 5372 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. For further suggestions, please contact your Equistar sales representative or refer to the Start-up Conditions for HDPE on the Equistar web site.This product is from the former Equistar product line.