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Westlake HDPE HM 4080

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Westlake Chemical Corporation

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • High Flow
Uses 
  • Thin-walled Parts
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
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
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790A
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Flow, High Melt, High MFI.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Thin-walled Parts, Thin Walled Parts, Thin-wall Parts, Thin wall Parts, Thinwall Parts.
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).
Extrusion Notes
Specific recommendations for the conditions under which the resin should be processed can be made only when the end use application, required properties, and the processing equipment are known. For exact recommendations, please contact your Westlake Polymers technical representative.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
22.0 in/min
 
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