LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA870252 Low Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA870252 Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE NA 870-252 exhibits an excellent balance of toughness and softness, with excellent dimensional stability. Typical applications include caps and closures, housewares, toys, containers and novelty items. Regulatory Status NA 870-252 meets the requirements of the 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. Processing Techniques Specific recommendations for processing NA 870-252 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.922 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	38 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	41	ASTM D2280
Tensile Strength at Break	1300 psi	Crosshead Speed - 20 in/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	1850 psi	Crosshead Speed - 20 in/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	13 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	33000 psi	Crosshead Speed - 1/2 in/min; ASTM D790
2% Secant Modulus	27000 psi	Crosshead Speed - 1/2 in/min; ASTM D790

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Vicat Softening Point	86.0 °C	ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature	-25.0 °C	F₅₀, Test method has been found useful for specification purposes, but does not necessarily indicate the lowest temperature at which the material may be used.; ASTM D746

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes	See notes for details.

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