Equistar Alathon® M6020 High Density Polyethylene
Subcategory: Polyethylene; HDPE; Polymer; Equistar High Density Polyethylene; Equistar Polyethylene
Key Words: HDPE
Material Notes: Applications ALATHON 6020 is a medium molecular high density weight homopolymer for use in blown or cast film applications. This resin provides extremely low gel content and high stiffness. Typical applications include dry food packaging, overwrap, and WVTR
Certifications M 6020 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 M 6020 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 2.0 Mil Film; Melt Temperature- 390-410°F(199-210°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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