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A. Schulman LP554-01 Narrow Molecular Weight Homopolymer, High-Density Polyethylene
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Injection Molded

Material Notes: Description

LP 554-01 is a narrow molecular weight homopolymer high-density polyethylene exhibiting toughness, rigidity and warpage resistance.
Application

Applications of LP 554-01 include crates, tote bins, cases and trays. This resin meets FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.1 and 2.2
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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity 0.965 g/cc0.965 g/ccASTM D792
ESCR 100% Igepal® 1.0 hour1.0 hourCondition B; ASTM D1693
Melt Index of Compound 8.0 g/10 min
@Load 2.16 kg,
Temperature 190 °C
8.0 g/10 min
@Load 4.76 lb,
Temperature 374 °F
Condition E; ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Shore D 6060ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Yield 24.1 MPa3500 psi2"/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break >= 50 %>= 50 %2"/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant 965 MPa140000 psiASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched 0.534 J/cm1.00 ft-lb/inASTM D256
Falling Dart Impact 31.2 J
@Temperature -40.0 °C
23.0 ft-lb
@Temperature -40.0 °F
F50; ASTM D3029
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Brittleness Temperature -95.0 °C-139 °FASTM D746
 
Compliance PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
FDA YesYesSee notes for details.

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