Alathon L5040 is able to incorporate high levels of post-consumer recycle and retain excellent bottle physical properties. This resin provides high ESCR and processing stability. Typical applications include stress crack resistant bottles and extruded pipe and conduit.
Alathon L5040
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) | 0.40 g/10 min |
| Density (23 °C) | 0.949 g/cm³ |
| Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) | 160000 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 3400 psi |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | >600 % |
| Environmental Stress Crack Resistance F₅₀ (100% Igepal®, Cond B) | >1000 hr |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 188 ft-lb/in² |
| Shore Hardness (Shore D) | 63 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 128 °C |
| Low Temperature Brittleness F₅₀ | <-75 °C |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed) | 76 °C |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Extrusion Blow Molding
Resin
High Density Polyethylene
Applications
Bottles for Industrial Use