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LyondellBasell Montell HB320CM UHMW Polyethylene  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE)

Material Notes:
Key Features: ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene resin, excellent abrasion resistance, high impact strength, low coefficient of friction, good chemical resistance, low odor and taste transfer, FDA acceptable

Applications: wear surfaces in pulp and paper process, material handling and packaging equipment, food and beverage processing systems, impact and abrasion resistant parts for mining and solid waste handling, marine fendering, battery separators

Meets FDA requirements in 21 CFR 177.1520 for all food contact, including cooking applications.

Description: HB320Cm ultrahigh molecular wight polyethylene resin has an average molecular weight range between 4 and 5 million. This polymer is for use in compression moldind, solution and ram extrusion processes. It is supplied in a fine powder form with calcium stearate added as a dry flow processing aid. This resin meets FDA requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations in 21 CFR 177.1520 for all food contact, including cooking applications. All indgredients meet the chemical regristration requirments of TSCA and DSL.

Information provided by Montell Polyolefins.

LyondellBasell is the successor company to Montell.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 0.930 g/ccASTM D792
Apparent Bulk Density 0.490 - 0.510 g/ccASTM D792
Viscosity Test 2800 cm³/gIntrinsic; ASTM D4020
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Shore D 68ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 40.0 MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield 19.0 MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break 320 %ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield 13 %ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant 0.750 GPa0.05 in/min; ASTM D790B
Izod Impact, Notched NBASTM D256
Abrasion 9.0% Abrasion Index; Montell P116 Test
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA YesSee notes for details.

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