Alathon L5840
Description
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.
Availability
North America
Product data and technical information
Typical Properties
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