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Alathon® L5005V

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
ALATHON L 5005V is a high molecular weight high density copolymer that provides broad bimodal molecular weight distribution, high stiffness and good heat seal response and strength. Typical applications include merchandise bags, grocery sacks, trash can liners, produce bags and roll stock. Materials of animal origin are not used as plasticizers, additives, or raw materials in L 5005V.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Copolymer
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Heat Seal
  • High Density
  • High Molecular Weight
  • High Stiffness
  • Med.-Wide Molecular Weight Distrib.
Uses 
  • Bags
  • Liners
  
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
Additional Information
Total Energy Dart Drop, ASTM D4272: 2 ft-lbs/mil
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: LyondellBasell Industries, Lyondell, Basell, Bassell, Basell Polyolefins, Bassel

Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Alathon® L5005V, Alathon L5005V, Alathon® , Alathon, AlathonL5005V, L 5005 V, L5005V, L5005, 5005V, Polyethylene, High Density, Polyethylene High Density, HDPE, Polyethylene, PE, LyondellBasell, PolyethyleneHighDensity, 5005L
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Molecular Weight, High MW, High Density, High Specific Gravity, Medium Molecular Weight Distribution, Wide Molecular Weight Distribution, Medium MW Distribution, Wide MW Distribution, High Stiffness, Good Heat Seal.
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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