LyondellBasell Alathon® M5040 High Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Alathon® M5040 High Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Injection Molded
Material Notes:	Applications ALATHON M 5040 is a copolymer with broad molecular weight distribution. This resin exhibits excellent color, low odor, and good processing stability. Typical applications for this resin are specialty applications with high ESCR and applications requiring a balance of ESCR, impact and processability Regulatory Status M 5040 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 5040 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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Available Properties

Density, ASTM D1505
Melt Flow, ASTM D1238
Spiral Flow, Equistar, Spiral channel (0.625” insert) with injection pressure of 1000 psi at 440°F.
Hardness, Shore D, ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break, ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield, ASTM D638, Crosshead speed - 2"min.
Elongation at Yield, ASTM D638, Crosshead speed - 2"min.
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant, ASTM D790, Crosshead speed - 0.5" min
2% Secant Modulus, ASTM D790, Crosshead speed - 0.5" min
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi), ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point, ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature, ASTM D746, F₅₀
FDA, See notes for details.

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Manufacturer Notes:
LyondellBasell (former Equistar)

Category Notes
Plastic

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