HDPE 5502BN MARLEX

Description

MARLEX HDPE 5502BN is a high molecular weight ethylene-hexene copolymer tailored for lightweight blow-molded containers that require excellent stiffness, exceptional processability, and durability.

Specification

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Europe
Latin America
North America

Features

Copolymer
Durable
Excellent Processability
Food Contact Acceptable
Hexene Comonomer
High Molecular Weight
High Stiffness

Uses

Blown Containers
Containers
Food Packaging
Industrial Containers
Pharmaceuticals

Agency Ratings

ASTM D4976-PE235

FDA 21 CFR 176.170(c), Table 2²

FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Blow Molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density	0.955	g/cm³	ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)	0.35	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (ESCR) (100% Igepal, F50)	24.0	hr	ASTM D1693B

Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)	3920	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)	600	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - Tangent	199000	psi	ASTM D790