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TDS - K606
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PREMIUM EXTRUSION AND RIGID PACKAGING RESINS
Marlex® K606
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

This high molecular weight, ethylene homopolymer is tailored for thick sheet applications that:
  • Require good process stability
  • Require outstanding stiffness
  • Require good whiteness in unpigmented sheet
  • Are durable and recyclable for sustainability
    • Typical sheet applications for K606 include:
  • Separator panels
  • Signage
  • General purpose board stock
    This resin meets these specifications:
  • ASTM D4976 - PE 235
  • FDA 21CFR 177.1520(c) 2.2, use conditions B through H per 21 CFR 176.170(c)

    • NOMINAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (1) English SI Method
      Density --- 0.964 g/cm3 ASTM D1505
      Melt Index, 190/2.16 --- 0.70 g/10 min ASTM D1238
      Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in/min, Type IV bar 4,400 psi 30 MPa ASTM D638
      Elongation at Break, 2 in/min, Type IV bar 300% 300% ASTM D638
      Flexural Modulus, Tangent - 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min 240,000 psi 1,650 MPa ASTM D790
      ESCR, Condition B (100% Igepal), F50 15 h 15 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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