LyondellBasell Alathon® M6060 High Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Alathon® M6060 High Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Applications ALATHON M 6060 is a medium molecular weight high density homopolymer with extremely low gel content. This resin provides high stiffness and narrow molecular weight distribution for use in cast film applications. Typical applications for this resin are dry food packaging, overwrap and WVTR Regulatory Status M 6060 meets the requirements of 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 M 6060 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Typical Extrusion Conditions Melt Temperature- 390°F(199°C) This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.960 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	6.0 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	3500 psi	ASTM D822
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	3700 psi	ASTM D822
Film Elongation at Break, MD	850 %	ASTM D822
Film Elongation at Break, TD	650 %	ASTM D822
1% Secant Modulus, MD	115000 psi	ASTM D822
1% Secant Modulus, TD	150000 psi	ASTM D822

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	390 °F	Typical Extrusion

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

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