| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LLDPE , Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Injection Molded |
| Manufacturer | LyondellBasell (former Equistar) |
| Trade Name | Microthene® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | LyondellBasell Microthene® MP564189 Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Injection Molding Grade.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.924 g/cc | 0.0334 lb/in³ | ASTM D1505 |
| Melt Flow | 20 g/10 min | 20 g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Spiral Flow | 32.0 cm | 12.6 in | Equistar |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Shore D | 57 | 57 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 8.27 MPa | 1200 psi | 20 in/min; ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 14.5 MPa | 2100 psi | 20 in/min; ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Yield | 12 % | 12 % | 20 in/min; ASTM D638 |
| 1% Secant Modulus | 434 MPa | 63000 psi | 0.5 in/min; ASTM D790 |
| 2% Secant Modulus | 0.379 GPa | 55.0 ksi | 0.5 in/min; ASTM D790 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 45.0 °C | 113 °F | ASTM D648 |
| Vicat Softening Point | 91.1 °C | 196 °F | ASTM D1525 |
| Brittleness Temperature | <= -76.1 °C | <= -105 °F | F<sub>50</sub>; ASTM D746 |
| Compliance Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA | Yes | Yes |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Barrel Temperature | 177 °C | 350 °F | |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 191 °C | 375 °F | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 204 °C | 400 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 204 °C | 400 °F |