LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA860008 Low Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA860008 Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE NA 860 is a series of medium flow, low density polyethylene resins for the injection molding of caps, closures and other specialty applications. These resins exhibit an excellent balance of toughness, softness, dimensional stability and processability. Regulatory Status NA 860 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 860 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	0.922 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	25 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	44	ASTM D2280
Tensile Strength at Break	1230 psi	Crosshead Speed - 20 in/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	1770 psi	Crosshead Speed - 20 in/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	14 %	Crosshead Speed - 20 in/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	32000 psi	Crosshead Speed - 1/2 in/min; ASTM D790
2% Secant Modulus	26000 psi	Crosshead Speed - 1/2 in/min; ASTM D790

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Vicat Softening Point	92.0 °C	ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature	-35.0 °C	F₅₀, Test method has been found useful for specification purposes, but does not necessarily indicate the lowest temperature at which the material may be used.; ASTM D746

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes	See notes for details.

Descriptive Properties
Antioxidant	Low
Slip	None

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