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INEOS HDPE A60-70-162

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

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Product Description
A60-70-162 is a high density polyethylene homopolymer, developed specifically for blow molding food containers on reciprocating screw-type equipment. It exhibits excellent processing characteristics and extremely low odor in the finished container. This material meets the Food and Drug Administration requirements of 21CFR 177.1520. This resin is Kosher certified.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Processability
  • High Density
  • Homopolymer
  • Low to No Odor
Uses 
  • Blown Containers
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D4883
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Apparent Bending Modulus
psi
 ASTM D747
Flexural Modulus
     ASTM D790
2% Secant
psi
  
Tangent
psi
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Tensile Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
 ASTM D1822
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Odor, High Density, High Specific Gravity, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Blow Containers, Blown Container.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
22.0 in/min
 
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