Marlex® HXM 50100
short description
Marlex HXM 50100 Polyethylene is a high-density polyethylene copolymer with an extra high molecular weight, specifically designed for large blow-molded and thermoformed parts requiring excellent melt strength, rigidity, low-temperature impact resistance, and superior stress crack resistance, often used in applications like shipping containers, fuel tanks, and large industrial parts.
description
This extra high molecular weight hexene copolymer is tailored for large blow molded and thermoformed parts that require: • Good melt strength • Good rigidity • Excellent ESCR • Excellent low temperature impact strength This resin meets these specifications: • ASTM D4976 – PE 235 • FDA Regulations 21CFR 177.1520.
Applications
Ideal for large blow molded containers, like shipping drums, fuel tanks, and agricultural chemical tanks due to its robust properties.
This extra high molecular weight, ethylene-hexene copolymer is tailored for large blow molded and thermoformed parts that require
- Good melt strength
- Good rigidity
- Exceptional ESCR
- Excellent low-temperature impact strength
- Durability
Typical blow molded applications for HXM 50100 include
- Shipping containers
- Jerry cans
- Fuel containers
- Agricultural chemical tanks
Typical thermoformed applications for HXM 50100 include
- Pallets
- Automotive dunnage
- Truck bedliners
- Playground equipment
This resin meets these specifications
- ASTM D4976 – PE 235
- FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a, use conditions B through
H per Table 2 of 21 CFR 176.170(c) - UL94HB yellow card per UL file E349283
- NSF Standard 61 for potable water
- Listed in the Drug Master File
Typical Property Values
| PNOMINAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES(1) | English | SI | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | - | 0.948 g/cm3 | ASTM D1505 |
| Flow Rate (HLMI, 190 °C/21.6 kg) | - | 10.0 g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in/min, Type IV bar | 3,600 psi | 25 MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break, 2 in/min, Type IV bar | 700 % | 700 % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus, Tangent - 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min | 175,000 psi | 1200 MPa | ASTM D790 |
| ESCR, Condition B (100 % Igepal), F50 | >1,000 h | >1,000 h | ASTM D1693 |
| Durometer Hardness, Type D (Shore D) | 68 | 68 | ASTM D2240 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature, Loading 1, Rate A | 258 °F | 126 °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi, Method A | 173 °F | 78 °C | ASTM D648 |
| Brittleness Temperature, Type A, Type I specimen | < -103 °F | < -75 °C | ASTM D746 |
| Tensile Impact, Type S bar | 90 ft•lb/in2 | 190 kJ/m2 | ASTM D1822 |
(1) Base resin
(2) Properties have been measured by producing 30 μm film with 2.5 BUR using 100% 118WJ.
Processing Conditions
Typical processing conditions for 118WJ are: Melt temperature: 195 – 215°C, Blow up ratio: 2.0 – 3.0..
Storage And Handling
Polyethylene resin should be stored in a manner to prevent a direct exposure to sunlight and/or heat. The storage area should also be dry and preferably do not exceed 50°C. SABIC would not give warranty to bad storage conditions which may lead to quality deterioration such as color change, bad smell and inadequate product performance. It is advisable to process PE resin within 6 months after delivery.
Environment And Recycling
The environmental aspects of any packaging material do not only imply waste issues but have to be considered in relation with the use of natural resources, the preservations of foodstuffs, etc. SABIC Europe considers polyethylene to be an environmentally efficient packaging material. Its low specific energy consumption and insignificant emissions to air and water designate polyethylene as the ecological alternative in comparison with the traditional packaging materials. Recycling of packaging materials is supported by SABIC Europe whenever ecological and social benefits are achieved and where a social infrastructure for selective collecting and sorting of packaging is fostered. Whenever ‘thermal’ recycling of packaging (i.e. incineration with energy recovery) is carried out, polyethylene -with its fairly simple molecular structure and low amount of additives- is considered to be a trouble-free fuel.
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