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ICORENE® 4740 S3

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by ICO Polymers, Inc.

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Product Description
ICORENE®4740 S3 is a high density material exhibiting a high combination of stiffness and toughness. This material can be molded successfully over a wide range of processing conditions.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Toughness
  • High Stiffness
  • Warp Resistant
 
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Black
  • Colors Available
 
Forms 
  • Powder
Processing Method 
  • Rotational Molding
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
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance
     
10% Igepal
hr
ASTM D1693
100% Igepal
hr
ASTM D1693A
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant
psi
ASTM D790
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
    ASTM D648
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
 
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 
Additional Information
Low Temperature Impact, ARM STD, 0.125 in: 40 ft-lbs
Low Temperature Impact, ARM STD, 0.125 in, -40°F: 100 ft-lbs
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: ICORENE® 4740 S3, ICORENE 4740 S3, ICORENE® , ICORENE, ICORENE4740S3, 4740 S 3, 4740 S3, 4740S, S3, 4740S3, Polyethylene, High Density, Polyethylene High Density, HDPE, Polyethylene, PE, ICO Polymers, PolyethyleneHighDensity, S4740
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Warp Resistant, Warpage Resistant, Good Toughness, Tough, High Stiffness, Good Impact Resistance.
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.
 
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