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TDS - K203
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PREMIUM EXTRUSION AND RIGID PACKAGING RESINS
Marlex® K203
LOW DENSITY LINEAR POLYETHYLENE

This low density linear, high molecular weight hexene copolymer is tailored for sheet and geomembrane applications that require:
  • Outstanding ESCR
  • Broad fusion range
  • Excellent melt strength
  • Good processability
  • Excellent flexibility
  • Improved output and texturing
    • Typical sheet applications for K203 include:
  • Coextruded cap layers for HDPE
  • Blends with HDPE
    Typical geomembrane applications for K203 include:
  • Landfill covers and caps
  • Masterbatch carrier
  • Round and flat die projects
    • This resin meets these specifications:
  • ASTM D4976 - PE 215
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.1a, use conditions C through G

    • NOMINAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (1) English SI Method
      Density --- 0.922 g/cm3 ASTM D1505
      Flow Rate (HLMI, 190/21.6) --- 15.0 g/10 min ASTM D1238
      Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in/min, Type IV bar 1,800 psi 12 MPa ASTM D638
      Elongation at Break, 2 in/min, Type IV bar 750% 750% ASTM D638
      Flexural Modulus, Tangent - 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min 70,000 psi 480 MPa ASTM D790
      ESCR, Condition B (10% Igepal), F50 >1,500 h >1,500 h ASTM D1693
      ESCR, Condition C (100% Igepal), F50 >1,500 h >1,500 h ASTM D1693
      SP-NCTL >1,000 h >1,000 h ASTM D5397
          (Appendix)
      Durometer Hardness, Type D (Shore D) 55 55 ASTM D2240
      Vicat Softening Temperature, Loading 1, Rate A 219°F 104°C ASTM D1525
      Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi, Method A 124°F 51°C ASTM D648
      Brittleness Temperature, Type A, Type I specimen <-103°F <-75°C ASTM D746
      Tensile Impact, Type S bar 380 ft•lb/in2 800 kJ/m2 ASTM D1822
    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.
      2.
    MSDS #240370 Revision Date July, 2004
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