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Product Texts

Linear low density polyethylene with antioxidants.Suitable for injection moulding process.
Flexirene MT 40 A is characterised by an excellent processability toghether a 
good impact resistance.

Main applications
Large sized technical parts, houseware, closures, lids, cups, carrier-bag handles.
Its high flowability makes it ideal for masterbatches preparation for LDPE and LLDPE

Processing/Physical Characteristics	Value	Unit	Test Standard
ISO Data
Melt volume-flow rate, MVR	50	cm³/10min	ISO 1133
Temperature	190	°C	-
Load	2.16	kg	-
Density of melt	791	kg/m³	-
Thermal conductivity of melt	0.39	W/(m K)	-
Spec. heat capacity of melt	2530	J/(kg K)	-
Ejection temperature	86	°C	-

Mechanical properties	Value	Unit	Test Standard
ISO Data
Tensile Modulus	220	MPa	ISO 527
Stress at 50% strain	10	MPa	ISO 527
Strain at break	>50	%	ISO 527
Shore D hardness	47	-	ISO 7619-1

Thermal properties	Value	Unit	Test Standard
ISO Data
Melting temperature, 10°C/min	116	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Glass transition temperature, 10°C/min	105	°C	ISO 11357-1/-2
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion, parallel	152	E-6/K	ISO 11359-1/-2

Other properties	Value	Unit	Test Standard
Density	925	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Diagrams

Characteristics

Processing

Injection Molding

Delivery form

Pellets

Regional Availability

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South and Central America, Near East/Africa

Other text information

Injection molding

#2

Typical processing temperature range:

    Melt temperature         160 - 200 °C

    Mold temperature          10-  40  °C

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