LyondellBasell Alathon® M5864PA High Density Polyethylene, MMW Film Grade

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LyondellBasell Alathon® M5864PA High Density Polyethylene, MMW Film Grade (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	ALATHON M5865PA is a medium molecular weight high density homopolymer for use in blown or cast film applications. This resin provides extremely low gel content, high stiffness and narrow molecular weight distribution. Typical applications for this resin are dry food packaging, cast film, overwrap and WVTR. Regulatory Status: M5865PA 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. This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.958 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Water Vapor Transmission	62.1 g/m²/day	ASTM F1249
Melt Flow	6.5 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	3500 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	3600 psi	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	900 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	800 %	ASTM D882
Secant Modulus, MD	0.793 GPa	ASTM D882
Secant Modulus, TD	0.896 GPa	ASTM D882

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	390 °F

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

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