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Westlake HDPE HM 5007

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 
  • Good Moldability
  • Good Stiffness
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Kosher Approved
Uses 
  • Containers
  • Lids
  • Pails
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 Modulus - 1% Secant
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
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 Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, High Impact Resistance, Good Stiffness, Good Moldability.
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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