LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA831000 Low Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA831000 Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE NA831-000 resin exhibits high stress crack resistance and low temperature brittleness. Typical applications include housewares, containers and industrial parts. Regulatory Status NA 831-000 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, regulation 21 CFR 177.1520C 2.1. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "…articles that contact food except for articles used for packing or holding food during cooking." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Processing Techniques Specific recommendations for processing NA 831-000 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	0.919 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	9.0 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	48	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Yield	1300 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	14 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	37000 psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	40.0 °C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	85.0 °C	ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature	-65.0 °C	F₅₀; ASTM D746

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

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