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Rulon Bearings

LyondellBasell Alathon® M6580 High Density Polyethylene
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Injection Molded

Material Notes: Applications
ALATHON M 6580 is a narrow molecular weight distribution homopolymer that enhances processability and stiffness, exhibits excellent color, low odor and good processing stability. Typical applications include cases, crates, trays, tote bins, ATV parts and open-head pails.

Regulatory Status
M 6580 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 6580 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 PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density 0.965 g/cc0.0349 lb/in³ASTM D1505
Melt Flow 7.7 g/10 min7.7 g/10 minASTM D1238
Spiral Flow 26.7 cm10.5 inSpiral channel (0.625” insert) with injection pressure of 1000 psi at 440°F.; Equistar
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Shore D 6565ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break 15.33 MPa2223 psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield 28.3 MPa4110 psiCrosshead speed - 2"min.; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield 7.3 %7.3 %Crosshead speed - 2"min.; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant 1540 MPa224000 psiCrosshead speed - 0.5" min; ASTM D790
2% Secant Modulus 1.29 GPa187 ksiCrosshead speed - 0.5" min; ASTM D790
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 80.0 °C176 °FASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point 131 °C268 °FASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature <= -76.0 °C<= -105 °FF50; ASTM D746
 
Compliance PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
FDA YesYesSee notes for details.

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