Description
Alathon L5485 is a medium molecular weight, high density polyethylene copolymer for use in blown film applications. Typical applications include general-purpose HDPE film applications such as overwrap, laminating base films, food packaging and oriented tapes.
Availability
North America
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg)
0.85 g/10 min
Density (23 °C)
0.954 g/cm³
Tensile Strength at Break MD
7900 psi
Tensile Strength at Break MD
54.5 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break TD
3400 psi
Tensile Strength at Break TD
23.4 MPa
Tensile Strength at Yield MD
25.5 MPa
Tensile Strength at Yield MD
3700 psi
Tensile Strength at Yield TD
26.2 MPa
Tensile Strength at Yield TD
3800 psi
Tensile Elongation at Break MD
700 %
Tensile Elongation at Break TD
750 %
Secant Modulus MD
810 MPa
Secant Modulus MD
117000 psi
Secant Modulus TD
1050 MPa
Secant Modulus TD
153000 psi
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD
36 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD
1000 g