Material Notes:
ApplicationsThe PETROTHENE LR 7340 series of polyethylene resins exhibits good stiffness and ESCR. Typical applications include bottles for household chemicals.Regulatory StatusThe base resin LR 7340 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 LR 7340 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.