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Master Bond adhesives
LyondellBasell Alathon® M6028 High Density Polyethylene
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Injection Molded

Material Notes: Applications
M 6028 is a homopolymer that is warp resistant, exhibits excellent toughness, stiffness and color as well as low odor and good processing stability. Typical applications include safety equipment (hard hats), hardware items and heavy wall moldings.

Regulatory Status
M 6028 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.

Processing Techniques
Specific recommendations for processing M 6028 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known.

This product is from the former Equistar product line.

Vendors:
Available Properties
  • Density, ASTM D1505
  • Melt Flow, ASTM D1238
  • Spiral Flow, Equistar, Spiral channel (0.625” insert) with injection pressure of 1000 psi at 440°F.
  • Hardness, Shore D, ASTM D2240
  • Tensile Strength at Break, ASTM D638
  • Tensile Strength, Yield, ASTM D638, Crosshead speed - 2"min.
  • Elongation at Yield, ASTM D638, Crosshead speed - 2"min.
  • Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant, ASTM D790, Crosshead speed - 0.5" min
  • 2% Secant Modulus, ASTM D790, Crosshead speed - 0.5" min
  • Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi), ASTM D648
  • Vicat Softening Point, ASTM D1525
  • Brittleness Temperature, ASTM D746, F50
  • FDA, See notes for details.
  
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Manufacturer Notes:
LyondellBasell (former Equistar)

Category Notes
Plastic

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