Equistar Alathon® L5845 High Density Polyethylene
Subcategory: Polyethylene; Thermoplastic; HDPE; Polymer; Equistar High Density Polyethylene; Equistar Polyethylene
Key Words: HDPE
Material Notes:
Applications ALATHON L 5845 is a medium molecular weight high density homopolymer for use in blown film applications. Typical applications include paper replacement, coextrusions and laminations.
Certifications L 5845 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 Techniques Specific recommendations for processing L 5845 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. For further suggestions, please contact your Equistar sales representative.
Typical Extrusion Conditions: BUR=2-2.5:1; Frost Line 24";1.0 Mil Film; Melt Temperature- 390-420°F(199-216°C)
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- Density
- Thickness
- Melt Flow
- Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD
- Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD
- Film Elongation at Break, MD
- Film Elongation at Break, TD
- Elmendorf Tear Strength MD
- Elmendorf Tear Strength TD
- 1% Secant Modulus, MD
- 1% Secant Modulus, TD
- Melt Temperature
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