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LyondellBasell Alathon® M6138 High Density Polyethylene

Category Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , HDPE , High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Injection Molded
Manufacturer LyondellBasell (former Equistar)
Trade Name Alathon®
Port Ningbo port,China
Trade Terms FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms L/C, T/T, Western Union
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Material Notes:
ApplicationsALATHON M 6138, formerly known as XM 6138, is a high density polyethylene resin for use in injection molding applications. This resin exhibits good impact resistance and high stiffness. Typical applications include agricultural bins, crates, trays and consumer durable goods.Regulatory StatusM 6138 meets the requirements of 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. Contact your Equistar sales representative for more information. Processing TechniquesSpecific recommendations for processing M 6138 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. For further suggestions, please contact your Equistar sales representative.This product is from the former Equistar product line.
Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Density 0.961 g/cc
0.0347 lb/in³
ASTM D1505
Melt Flow 3.8 g/10 min
3.8 g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Spiral Flow 20.8 cm
8.20 in
Measures the number on inches of flow produced when molten resin is injected into a long, spiral channel (0.625" insert), at a constant injection pressure of 1000 psi with a melt temperature of 440° F; Equistar
Mechanical Properties Metric English Comments
Hardness, Shore D 69
69
ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break 26.5 MPa
3850 psi
Crosshead speed - 2"min.; ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield 30.8 MPa
4460 psi
Crosshead speed - 2"min.; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield 7.7 %
7.7 %
ASTM D638
1% Secant Modulus 1520 MPa
220000 psi
Crosshead speed - 0.5" min; ASTM D790
Thermal Properties Metric English Comments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 76.0 °C
169 °F
ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point 126 °C
259 °F
ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature <= -76.0 °C
<= -105 °F
F<sub>50</sub>; ASTM D746
Processing Properties Metric English Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature 232 °C
450 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature 232 °C
450 °F
Front Barrel Temperature 232 °C
450 °F
Nozzle Temperature 246 °C
475 °F
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