LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA940000 Low Density Polyethylene, Blow Molding Data

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA940000 Low Density Polyethylene, Blow Molding Data
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Blow Molding Grade
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE NA 940-000 is a low density homopolymer resin intended for use in blow molding applications. Excellent toughness, good clarity and processability make NA 940-000 an ideal choice for flexible containers, squeeze bottles and toys. Regulatory Status NA 940-000 meets the requirements of the 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 NA 940-000 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Physical Properties These are typical values and not to be construed as specific product limits. This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.918 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	0.25 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	50	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	2100 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	>= 600 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	34000 psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	42.0 °C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	90.0 °C	ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature	<= -76.0 °C	F₅₀; ASTM D746

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

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