LyondellBasell Microthene® MP564189X01 Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Injection Molding Grade

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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 Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.924 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	21 g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Spiral Flow	12.9 in	Equistar test

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	53	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	1200 psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	2000 psi	20"/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	12 %	20"/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	55000 psi	0.5"/min; ASTM D790
2% Secant Modulus	46000 psi	0.5"/min; ASTM D790

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	47.0 °C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	96.0 °C	ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature	<= -76.0 °C	F₅₀; ASTM D746

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature	350 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	375 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	400 °F
Nozzle Temperature	400 °F

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

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