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ASI POLYETHYLENE LP 554-01

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by A. Schulman Inc.

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Product Description
LP 554-01 Natural is a narrow molecular weight homopolymer high-density polyethylene exhibiting toughness, rigidity and warpage resistance. This resin meets FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.1 and 2.2. Applications include crates, tote bins, cases and trays.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Toughness
  • High Rigidity
  • Homopolymer
  • Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
  • Warp Resistant
Uses 
  • Containers
  • Crates
  • Support Trays
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Compounding
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693B
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Gardner Impact 3 (-40°F)
in·lb
 ASTM D3029
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Warp Resistant, Warpage Resistant, Good Toughness, Tough, High Rigidity, Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution, Narrow MW Distribution.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Support Trays.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (2).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
22.0 in/min
3F50
 
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