LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA345009 Low Density Polyethylene, Blow Molding Data

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA345009 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 345-009 is a low density homopolymer resin designed for blow molding applications. Excellent clarity combined with strength and high stiffness makes NA 345-009 an ideal choice for flexible containers, squeeze bottles and toys. Regulatory Status NA 345-009 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 345-009 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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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.9205 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	1.8 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	56	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	1800 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	>= 600 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	43000 psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	46.0 °C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	96.0 °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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