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Alkathene™ WJG117

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Qenos Pty Ltd

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Product Description
WJG117 is a low flow low density polyethylene which offers a high level of toughness.

WJG117 is suited to thick section mouldings, caps and closures requiring a high level of toughness. WJG117 is not recommended for high stress crack resistant applications. Suitability for use in any application should be determined by appropriate performance testing.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • Low Flow
  • Ultra High Toughness
  
Uses 
  • Caps
  • Closures
  
Agency Ratings 
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection 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
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2
     ASTM D638
Yield, 0.0748 in
psi
  
Break, 0.0748 in
psi
  
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break, 0.0748 in)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant 3
psi
 ASTM D790
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature
°F
 ASTM D3418
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Ultra High Toughness, Low Flow, Low Melt, Low MFI, High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Closure Caps, Caps, Cap.
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 (1), AS (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type IV, 20 in/min
30.50 in/min
 
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