Marco Polo MARPOL HDM 540 HDPE

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Marco Polo MARPOL HDM 540 HDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE)
Material Notes:	MARPOL® HDM 540 is a high-flow “freezer” grade resin that exhibits enhanced cold temperature impact performance, enhanced processing, and thermal stability with good color and organoleptic properties. Recommended Applications: Rigid food containers such as 4-, 5- and 6- quart ice cream containers that are produced in fast cycling multi-cavity stack molds. This resin complies with FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1a, and may be used as articles or components of articles intended for packaging or holding food, except during cooking. Information provided by Marco Polo International, LLC
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Bulk Density	37.0 - 39.0 lb/ft³	ASTM D1895
Density	0.948 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	40 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	62	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	3160 psi	50 mm/min, Type IV; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	5.4 %	50 mm/min, Type IV; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	142900 psi	12.5 mm/min; ASTM D790B
Izod Impact, Notched	0.430 ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Unnotched	6.80 ft-lb/in @Temperature -18.0 °C	ASTM D4812

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	127 °C	ASTM D3418
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	63.9 °C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	121 °C	ASTM D1525

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

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