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TDS - 7104
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PREMIUM EXTRUSION AND RIGID PACKAGING RESINS
Marlex® 7104
LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

This linear low density, high molecular weight hexene copolymer is tailored for sheet and geomembrane applications that require:
  • Outstanding ESCR
  • Good melt strength
  • Excellent flexibility
  • Good processability
  • Good gloss
  • High coefficient-of-friction values
    • Typical geomembrane applications for 7104 include:
  • Landfill covers
  • Flat and round-die products
    Typical sheet applications for 7104 include:
  • Coextruded cap layers on HDPE
  • Blends with HDPE
    • This resin meets these specifications:
  • ASTM D4976 - PE 215
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a, use conditions B through H per 21 CFR 176.170(c)

    • NOMINAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (1) English SI Method
      Density --- 0.919 g/cm3 ASTM D1505
      Melt Index, 190/2.16 --- 0.35 g/10 min ASTM D1238
      Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in/min, Type IV bar 1,600 psi 11 MPa ASTM D638
      Elongation at Break, 2 in/min, Type IV bar 700% 700% ASTM D638
      Flexural Modulus, Tangent - 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min 60,000 psi 410 MPa ASTM D790
      ESCR, Condition B (10% Igepal), F50 >2,000 h >2,000 h ASTM D1693
      ESCR, Condition C (100% Igepal), F50 >2,000 h >2,000 h ASTM D1693
      SP-NCTL >1,000 h >1,000 h ASTM D5397
          (Appendix)
      Durometer Hardness, Type D (Shore D) 51 51 ASTM D2240
      Vicat Softening Temperature, Loading 1, Rate A 212°F 100°C ASTM D1525
      Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi, Method A 123°F 51°C ASTM D648
      Brittleness Temperature, Type A, Type I specimen <-103°F <-75°C ASTM D746
      Oxidative Induction Time, 200°C >100 min >100 min ASTM D3895
    1. The nominal properties reported herein are typical of the product, but do not reflect normal testing variance and therefore should not be used for specification purposes.  Values are rounded.  The physical properties were determined on compression molded specimens that were prepared in accordance with Procedure C of ASTM D4703, Annex A1.
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    MSDS #240370 Revision Date January, 2007
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