LyondellBasell Alathon® L5885 High Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Alathon® L5885 High Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Applications ALATHON L 5885 is a medium molecular weight high density homopolymer for use in blown film applications. Typical applications include those low WVTR requirements. Regulatory Status L 5855 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 LB 0100-00 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Typical Extrusion Conditions: 2.0 Mil Film; Melt Temperature- 390°-410°F(199° This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.958 g/cc	0.0346 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Thickness	50.8 microns	2.00 mil
Melt Flow	0.85 g/10 min	0.85 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	25.5 MPa	3700 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	26.2 MPa	3800 psi	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	700 %	700 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	750 %	750 %	ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	18 g	18 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	900 g	900 g	ASTM D1922
1% Secant Modulus, MD	862 MPa	125000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	1000 MPa	145000 psi	ASTM D822

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	199 - 210 °C	390 - 410 °F	Typical Extrusion

Compliance Properties	Metric	English	Comments
FDA	Yes	Yes	See notes for details.

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