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Marlex® 9656 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

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Marlex® 9656 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is an ethylene-hexene copolymer engineered for blown film applications requiring high stiffness and excellent film drawdown.

Its exceptional processability and compatibility with LLDPE and LDPE support flexible formulation and film structure design.

Produced using CPChem’s proprietary MarTECH® loop slurry process and advanced catalyst technologies, Marlex® HDPE resins deliver consistent resin quality, predictable processing behavior and reliable performance across blown and cast film platforms.

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Kyle Miller

Polyethylene Sales | US & Canada

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Properties 

PropertyTypical ValueTest Method
Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg)0.75 g/10 minASTM D1238
Density0.956 g/cm3ASTM D1505

Key Characteristics of Marlex® 9656 HDPE 

  • High stiffness 
  • Excellent film drawdown 
  • Exceptional processability 
  • Blending capability with LLDPE and LDPE 

 

These HDPE resin properties make Marlex® 9656 PE a reliable choice for flexible packaging and film applications requiring dependable processing and consistent performance.

Contact our technical service team for processing recommendations

HDPE Resin for Blown Film

HDPE resins are engineered for both rigid and flexible processing methods. Marlex® 9656 PE is optimized for blown film extrusion applications.

Flexible Applications

Flexible — non-exhaustive list of applications:

  • Notion and millinery bags
  • Multi-wall liners
  • Coextrusions
  • Overwraps

 

These applications benefit from balance of stiffness, toughness, barrier properties and processing stability in film manufacturing.

Contact our polyethylene specialists for processing support

Why Choose CPChem as Your HDPE Film Supplier

Proven Polyethylene Leadership

A leading HDPE producer since the 1950s with deep polymer science expertise

Broad Film Portfolio

Broad HDPE film portfolio supporting blown film, cast film, extrusion coating and coextrusions

R&D and Technical Service

World-class R&D and technical service teams supporting film design

Reliable Global Supply

Reliable global supply from ISO 9001–certified manufacturing facilities

Commitment to Sustainability

Commitment to innovation and sustainability, including Marlex® Anew™ Circular Polyethylene