LyondellBasell Alathon® L5008 High Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Alathon® L5008 High Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Pipe Grade
Material Notes:	Applications ALATHON L 5008 is a high molecular weight high density polyethylene copolymer resin with broad and bimodal molecular weight distribution. Regulatory Status When L 5008 is compounded with an Equistar approved black concentrate it meets the following standards and classifications: Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) PE3408 Standard Grade for pipe applications at 1600 psi HDB at 73°F (23°C). Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) PE4608 (E4) Grade for pipe applications at 1000 psi HDB at 140°F (60°C). NSF Standard 14 and Standard 61 for Potable Water Pipe and Fittings. ASTM D 3350 Cell Classification 445564C. Processing Specific recommendations for processing conditions can be made only when the equipment, conditions, and end use are known. This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.949 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	0.070 g/10 min	ASTM D1238
High Load Melt Index	16 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	5100 psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	3400 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	800 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	160000 psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	76.0 °C	ASTM D648
DSC Induction Temperature	>= 250 °C	ASTM D3350

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