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TDS - C590
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PREMIUM EXTRUSION AND RIGID PACKAGING RESINS
Marlex® C590
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

This high molecular weight, hexene copolymer with synthetic antistatic agent is tailored for lightweight blow molded containers that:
  • Require excellent stiffness-to-ESCR ratio
  • Require good melt strength
  • Are durable and recyclable for sustainability
    • Typical blow molded applications for C590 include:
  • Household and industrial chemical containers
  • Food packaging
    This resin meets these specifications
  • ASTM D4976 - PE 235
  • 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 --- 0.955 g/cm3 ASTM D1505
      Flow Rate (HLMI, 190/21.6) --- 21.0 g/10 min ASTM D1238
      Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in/min, Type IV bar 4,000 psi 27 MPa ASTM D638
      Elongation at Break, 2 in/min, Type IV bar 600% 600% ASTM D638
      Flexural Modulus, Tangent - 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min 180,000 psi 1,240 MPa ASTM D790
      ESCR, Condition B (100% Igepal), F50 80 h 80 h ASTM D1693
      Brittleness Temperature, Type A, Type I specimen <-103°F <-75°C ASTM D746
    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.
    MSDS #240370 Revision Date May, 2007
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