Alathon M6580 is a narrow molecular weight distribution homopolymer that enhances processing and stiffness, exhibits excellent color, low odor and good processing stability. Typical applications include cases, crates, trays, tote bins and open-head pails.
Alathon M6580
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) | 8.2 g/10 min |
| Density (23 °C) | 0.965 g/cm³ |
| Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) | 1650 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) | 240000 psi |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (23 °C) | 4650 psi |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (23 °C) | 32.1 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Yield (23 °C) | 7 % |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23 °C) | 36 J/m |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23 °C) | 0.68 ft-lb/in |
| Unnotched Impact Strength (-18 °C) | No Break J/m |
| Unnotched Impact Strength (-18 °C) | No Break ft-lb/in |
| Shore Hardness (Shore D, max) | 73 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 131 °C |
| Low Temperature Brittleness F₅₀ | -72.8 °C |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed) | 82.8 °C |
| Melting Temperature | 133.4 °C |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Injection Molding
Resin
High Density Polyethylene
Applications
Crates, Pallets/Trays/Tote Bins