Hostalen GC 7258 is a high density polyethylene resin used in injection molding applications such as cartridges, boxes and crates, and a variety of housewares. Hostalen GC 7258 combines a high ESCR with good flowability and rigidity. It also demonstrates good impact resistance and low warpage. Hostalen GC 7258 is not intended for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
Hostalen GC 7258
Description
Availability
Europe
Legend
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin
Product Data and Technical Information
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) | 7.5 g/10 min |
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/5.0 kg) | 22 g/10 min |
| Density | 0.958 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Modulus | 1400 MPa |
| Tensile Stress at Yield | 28 MPa |
| Tensile Strain at Yield | 7 % |
| FNCT (6.0 MPa, 2% Arkopal N100, 50 °C) | 2.8 hr |
| Charpy Impact Strength - Notched (23 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A) | 4.0 kJ/m² |
| Charpy Impact Strength - Notched (-30 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A) | 4.5 kJ/m² |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (B50) | 72 °C |
| Melt Temperature | 180 - 250 °C |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Injection Molding
Resin
High Density Polyethylene
Applications
Crates, Housewares, Industrial, Panels & Profiles, Sports, Leisure & Toys