Product Description:
T50‐500 is a high-density polyethylene characterized by a narrow molecular weight. It is intended for injection moulding applications where a good balance of processability and end‐use properties are required.
T50-500 CHARACTERISTICS:
- Good rigidity
- High impact strength
- meets FDA requirements of 21CFR 177.1520
Examples of applications:
- Pails, shopping carts, wheel hubs, general purpose injection moulding
| PROPERTY | VALUE | UNIT | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt flow rate, (2.16 kg), g/10min | 5.4 – 7.6 | g/10 min | ASTM D 1238 |
| Density | 0.951-0.955 | Kg/m³ | ASTM D 4883 |
| Flexural Modulus (1% secant), @ 1 mm/min | 900 – 1250 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield at 50 mm/min | 24 – 27 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
| Notched IZOD Impact Strength | 57 – 64 | J/m | ASTM D 256 |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 65 | ASTM D 2240 | |
| Vicat softening point | 120 – 128 | °C | ASTM D 1525 |