Alathon L4903 is a high molecular weight high density copolymer with broad bimodal molecular weight distribution. This resin exhibits excellent machine direction tear in an HMW-HD resin as well as low gel levels. Typical applications include trash can liners and products requiring incorporation of PCR.
Alathon L4903
Description
Availability
North America
Legend
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin
Product Data and Technical Information
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) | 0.027 g/10 min |
| Density (23 °C) | 0.949 g/cm³ |
| Dart Drop Impact Strength, F50 | 230 g |
| Tensile Strength at Break MD | 11600 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Break MD | 80.0 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break TD | 52.4 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break TD | 7600 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Yield MD | 5400 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Yield MD | 37.2 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Yield TD | 4100 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Yield TD | 28.3 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break MD | 330 % |
| Tensile Elongation at Break TD | 410 % |
| Secant Modulus MD | 993 MPa |
| Secant Modulus MD | 144000 psi |
| Secant Modulus TD | 148000 psi |
| Secant Modulus TD | 1020 MPa |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength MD | 10 g |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength TD | 60 g |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Blown Film
Resin
High Molecular Weight High Density Polyethylene
Applications
Bags & Pouches, Can Liners, Retail Carryout Bags, Specialty Film