LyondellBasell Purell PE1840H Low Density Polyethylene, Blown Film, Injection Molding, Blow Fill & Seal, Extrusion Blow Molding

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LyondellBasell Purell PE1840H Low Density Polyethylene, Blown Film, Injection Molding, Blow Fill & Seal, Extrusion Blow Molding
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Blow Molding Grade
Material Notes:	Purell PE 1840 H is a low density polyethylene with good flexibility and is delivered in pellet form. It is designed for small blow molding but can also be used in film applications and injection molding. It can be used for medical devices and packaging of pharmaceuticals. Regulatory Status: Purell PE 1840 H meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, 21CFR Section 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food." This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.919 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Thickness	2.00 mil
Melt Flow	1.5 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	47	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	1770 psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	1560 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	670 %	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	36900 psi	1% Secant; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	35000 psi	ASTM D790
Dart Drop	60.0 g/mil	ASTM D1709

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Vicat Softening Point	87.0 °C	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	<= 11 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	>= 20 %	20°; ASTM D2457
	75 %	Gardner, 60°; ASTM D523

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	356 °F
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.0

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes

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