Hostalen GD 7255 LyondellBasell Polyethylene, High Density

Product Description

Hostalen GD 7255 is a high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin used in general injection molding applications such as pallets and dust bins. Hostalen GD 7255 is available in pellet form, and exhibits high ESCR, good impact resistance, flowability and low warpage. Hostalen GD 7255 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 ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)

High Impact Resistance

High Rigidity

Low Warpage

Uses

Caps

Closures

Crates

Household Goods

Industrial Applications

Profiles

Sporting Goods

Toys

Forms

Pellets

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		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 Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, Good Flow, Low Warpage, Low Warp, High Density, High Specific Gravity, High Impact Resistance, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Rigidity.
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 GD 7255

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries