Description
Alathon L5645 is a medium molecular weight, high density polyethylene homopolymer 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)
0.54 g/10 min
Density (23 °C)
0.959 g/cm³
Tensile Strength at Break MD
7600 psi
Tensile Strength at Break MD
52.4 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break TD
24.1 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break TD
3500 psi
Tensile Strength at Yield MD
27.6 MPa
Tensile Strength at Yield MD
4000 psi
Tensile Strength at Yield TD
4600 psi
Tensile Strength at Yield TD
31.7 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Break MD
550 %
Tensile Elongation at Break TD
500 %
Secant Modulus MD
137000 psi
Secant Modulus MD
945 MPa
Secant Modulus TD
1260 MPa
Secant Modulus TD
183000 psi
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD
31 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD
1700 g