Hostalen GC 7260 is a high density polyethylene resin used in general injection molding applications such as closures, toys, housewares and packaging. Hostalen GC 7260 demonstrates good flowability and high rigidity and has been extensively used by customers in injection molding and other conversion processes.
Hostalen GC 7260 is not intended for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
Hostalen GC 7260
Description
Availability
Africa-Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, South & Central America
Legend
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin
Product Data and Technical Information
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) | 8.0 g/10 min |
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/5.0 kg) | 23 g/10 min |
| Density | 0.960 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Modulus | 1450 MPa |
| Tensile Stress at Yield | 30 MPa |
| Tensile Strain at Yield | 7 % |
| FNCT (6.0 MPa, 2% Arkopal N100, 50 °C) | 2.5 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 |
| Shore Hardness (Shore D) | 61 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H 132/30) | 58 MPa |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (B50) | 74 °C |
| Melt Temperature | 180 - 250 °C |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Injection Molding
Resin
High Density Polyethylene
Applications
Caps & Closures, Crates, Housewares, Industrial, Panels & Profiles, Sports, Leisure & Toys