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LyondellBasell Alathon® ETP H5057 High Density Polyethylene  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Injection Molded

Material Notes: Applications
ALATHON H 5057 is a multi-purpose high-flow resin that exhibits enhanced low temperature impact performance, enhanced processability and thermal stability for fast cycling in multi-cavity stack molds, good color and organoleptic properties. Typical applications are rigid food containers such as cultured dairy product containers, margarine tubs, butter tubs, small frozen food containers and promotional drink cups.

Regulatory Status
H 5057 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.

Alathon® ETP (Enhanced Toughness and Processing), a Family of High Flow Resins

This product is from the former Equistar product line.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 0.948 g/ccASTM D1505
Melt Flow 57 g/10 minASTM D1238
Spiral Flow 21.2 inSpiral channel (0.625” insert) with injection pressure of 1000 psi at 440°F.; Equistar
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Shore D 66ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break 3690 psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield 3100 psiCrosshead speed - 2"min.; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield 9.5 %Crosshead speed - 2" min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant 142000 psiCrosshead speed - 0.5" min; ASTM D790
2% Secant Modulus 120000 psiCrosshead speed - 0.5" min; ASTM D790
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 72.0 °CASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point 126 °CASTM D1525
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA YesSee notes for details.

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