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Flexirene® MT 40 A

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Polimeri Europa

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Product Description
Flexirene® MT 40 A is a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) with antioxidants, suitable for injection moulding application. Flexirene® MT 40 A is characterised by a good processability and impact resistance.

Flexirene® MT 40 A is recommended for the production of large sized technical moulding, houseware, closures, lids and bag handles. Flexirene® MT 40 A is characterised by an excellent flowability wich makes it ideal for masterbatches preparation for LDPE and LLDPE.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
 
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Flow
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Processability
Uses 
  • Closures
  • Handles
  • Household Goods
  • Lids
 
Agency Ratings 
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
    ISO 527-2
Yield, Injection Molded
psi
 
Break, Injection Molded
psi
 
Tensile Strain (Break, Injection Molded)
%
ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (Injection Molded)
psi
ISO 178
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, Injection Molded)
 
ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
ASTM D746
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
ISO 306/A
Melting Temperature
°F
Internal Method
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Flexirene® MT 40 A, Flexirene MT 40 A, Flexirene® , Flexirene, FlexireneMT40A, MT 40 A, MT40, 40A, MT40A, Polyethylene, Linear Low Density, Polyethylene Linear Low Density, LLDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Polimeri Europa, PolyethyleneLinearLowDensity, 40MT
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Impact Resistance, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Flow.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EU (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Rear Temperature
°F
 
Middle Temperature
°F
 
Front Temperature
°F
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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