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LyondellBasell Microthene® MP564189X01 Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Injection Molding Grade  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Linear Low Density (LLDPE); Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Injection Molded

Material Notes: MICROTHENE MP564189X01 exhibits good stiffness and low temperature toughness. Typical applications include trash cans, industrial containers, housewares and toys. MP564189X01 is 20 mesh powder and is also available in pellet form PETROTHENE® GA564189.

MP564189X01 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in” …articles or components or articles intended for use in contact with food.” Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Contact your Equistar sales representative for more information.

Specific recommendations for processing MP564189X01 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 0.924 g/cc0.0334 lb/in³ASTM D1505
Melt Flow 21 g/10 min21 g/10 minASTM D1238
Spiral Flow 32.8 cm12.9 inEquistar test
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Shore D 5353ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break 8.27 MPa1200 psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield 13.8 MPa2000 psi20"/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield 12 %12 %20"/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant 379 MPa55000 psi0.5"/min; ASTM D790
2% Secant Modulus 0.317 GPa46.0 ksi0.5"/min; ASTM D790
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 47.0 °C117 °FASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point 96.0 °C205 °FASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature <= -76.0 °C<= -105 °FF50; ASTM D746
 
Processing PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Rear Barrel Temperature 177 °C350 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature 191 °C375 °F
Front Barrel Temperature 204 °C400 °F
Nozzle Temperature 204 °C400 °F
 
Compliance PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
FDA YesYesSee notes for details.

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