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Hostalen ACP 5231 D

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
Hostalen ACP 5231 D is a high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin used in small blow molding applications such as packaging, consumer goods and toys. It exhibits a very good combination of high stress cracking resistance, stiffness and good chemical resistance. Hostalen ACP 5231 D is delivered in pellet form, demonstrates good organoleptic properties, contains antioxidants and has a broad molecular weight distribution. Hostalen ACP 5231 D is not intended for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Good Processability
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Impact Resistance
  • High Rigidity
Uses 
  • Blow Molding Applications
  • Bottles
  • Industrial Applications
  • Jerricans
  • Packaging
  • Sporting Goods
  • Toys
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion Blow Molding
  • Wire & Cable Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ISO 60
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ISO 1133
190°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
190°C/21.6 kg
g/10 min
  
190°C/5.0 kg
g/10 min
  
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance 2
hr
 ASTM D1693B
FNCT 3 (176°F)
day
 ISO 16770
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Yield)
%
 ISO 527-2
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-22°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1A
Tensile Impact Strength (-22°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 8256/1
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ISO 868
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 132/30)
psi
 ISO 2039-1
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: LyondellBasell Industries, Lyondell, Basell, Bassell, Basell Polyolefins, Bassel

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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, High Rigidity, High Impact Resistance, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Tested in 10% nonionic surfactants
33.5 MPa, 2% Igepal BC/9
 
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