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Alkathene™ WRM124

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Qenos Pty Ltd

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Product Description
WRM124 is a low density polyethylene which offers excellent gloss and flow / toughness ratio coupled with a low tendency to warp.

WRM124 is high flow grade designed specifically for reseal lids, housewares and toys.

WRM124 is suitable for food contact applications and conforms to the requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration CFR 21 177.1520, paragraph (c), item 2.1.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Toughness
  • High Flow
  • High Gloss
  • Low Warpage
Uses 
  • Household Goods
  • Lids
  • Toys
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
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (100% Antarox CO-630, F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (-40°F)
 
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
     ASTM D648
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
  
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
  
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Alkathene™ WRM124, Alkathene WRM124, Alkathene™ , Alkathene, AlkatheneWRM124, WRM 124, WRM124, Polyethylene, Linear Low Density, Polyethylene Linear Low Density, LLDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Qenos, PolyethyleneLinearLowDensity, 124WRM
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Toughness, Tough, Low Warpage, Low Warp, High Gloss, High Flow, High Melt, High MFI.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares.
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.
22.0 in/min
 
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