Hostalen GC 7260 LyondellBasell Polyethylene, High Density

Product Description

Hostalen GC 7260 is a high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin used in general injection molding applications such as closures, toys, housewares and packaging. Hostalen GC 7260 demonstrates good flowability and high rigidity and has been extensively used by customers in injection molding and other conversion processes. Hostalen GC 7260 is not intended for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Africa & Middle East

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America

Additive

Antioxidant

Features

Antioxidant

Good Flow

Good Processability

High Density

High Rigidity

Low Warpage

Uses

Caps

Closures

Crates

Household Goods

Industrial Applications

Packaging

Profiles

Sporting Goods

Toys

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)			ISO 1133
190°C/2.16 kg		g/10 min
190°C/5.0 kg		g/10 min
FNCT² (122°F)		hr	Internal Method
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			ISO 179/1eA
-22°F		ft·lb/in²
73°F		ft·lb/in²
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)			ISO 868
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 132/30)		psi	ISO 2039-1
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature		°F	ISO 306/B50
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Density, High Specific Gravity, Good Flow, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Rigidity, Low Warpage, Low Warp.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Closure Caps, Caps, Cap, Household Goods, Housewares.

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²6 MPa, 2% Arkopal

Hostalen GC 7260

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries