LyondellBasell Alathon® M6030 High Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Alathon® M6030 High Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Applications ALATHON M 6030 is a medium molecular weight high density homopolymer with extremely low gel content. Typical applications for this resin are cast film, coextrusion and dry food packaging. Regulatory Status M 6030 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 6030 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Typical Extrusion Conditions Melt Temperature- 390°F(199°C) This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.960 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	3.0 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	3200 psi	ASTM D822
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	3000 psi	ASTM D822
Film Elongation at Break, MD	860 %	ASTM D822
Film Elongation at Break, TD	850 %	ASTM D822
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	20 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	500 g	ASTM D1922
1% Secant Modulus, MD	100000 psi	ASTM D822
1% Secant Modulus, TD	120000 psi	ASTM D822

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	390 °F	Typical Extrusion

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

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