BLOW MOLDING

HDPE 5502

Resin Properties (1)

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Property Method Unit Typical Value
Melt Flow Index D1238 g/10 min -
190°C/2.16 kg - - 0.35
190°C/21.6 kg (HLMI) - - 30
Density D792 g/cm³ 0.955
Melting Temperature D3418 °F 271

Mechanical Properties (1) (2)

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Property Method Unit Typical Value
Tensile Strength at Yield D638 psi 4,000
Elongation at Break D638 600
Flexural Modulus D790 psi  200,000
ESCR (3)  D1693, B hrs -
100% Igepal - - 50
10% Igepal - - 35

⁽¹⁾ Data developed under laboratory conditions and are not to be used as specification, maxima or minima.
⁽²⁾ The data listed was determined on compression-molded specimens and may, therefore, vary from specimens taken from injection-molded articles.
⁽³⁾ Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR).

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Characteristics

  • Good stress cracking resistance
  • Excellent stiffness

Applications

  • Bleach and detergent containers
  • Industrial chemicals containers
  • Industrial parts
  • Food packaging

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