Alathon L5840 is a lightweighting resin that exhibits excellent color, low odor and provides processing stability. Typical applications include personal care, household chemicals, industrial chemicals, detergent and motor oil bottles.
Alathon L5840
Description
Availability
North America
Legend
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin
Product Data and Technical Information
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) | 0.35 g/10 min |
| Density (23 °C) | 0.958 g/cm³ |
| Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) | 211000 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 4400 psi |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | >600 % |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 140 ft-lb/in² |
| Shore Hardness (Shore D) | 68 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 128 °C |
| Low Temperature Brittleness F₅₀ | <-76 °C |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed) | 81 °C |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Extrusion Blow Molding
Resin
High Density Polyethylene
Applications
Bottles For Consumer Goods