L 5005
Alathon L5005 is a high molecular weight high density copolymer that provides broad bimodal molecular weight distribution, high stiffness and good heat seal response and strength. L5005 is selected by customers for use in merchandise bags, grocery sacks, trash can liners, produce bags and roll stock.

Resin properties :
Resin Properties |
Typical Value
|
Test Based On |
Density |
0.949 g/cm³
|
ASTM D1505 |
Melt Flow Rate, (190 °C/2.16 kg) |
0.06 g/10 min
|
ASTM D1238 |
Film Properties :
Film Properties |
Typical Value
|
Test Based On |
Tensile Strength at Yield MD |
34.5 Mpa |
ASTM D882 |
Tensile Strength at Yield TD | 29.0 Mpa | ASTM D882 |
Tensile Strength at Break MD |
84.1 Mpa |
ASTM D882 |
Tensile Strength at Break TD | 57.2 Mpa | ASTM D882 |
Elongation at Break MD |
320 %
|
ASTM D882 |
Elongation at Break TD |
390 %
|
ASTM D882 |
Secant Modulus MD |
945 Mpa
|
ASTM D882 |
Secant Modulus TD | 1050 Mpa | ASTM D882 |
Dart Drop Impact | 340 g | ASTM D1709 |
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD |
11 g
|
ASTM D1922 |
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD |
76 g
|
ASTM D1922 |
Processing conditions:
Specific recommendations for resin type and processing conditions can only be made when the end use, required properties and fabrication equipment are known.
Alathon L5005 is a high molecular weight high density copolymer that provides broad bimodal molecular weight
distribution, high stiffness and good heat seal response and strength. L5005 is selected by customers for use in
merchandise bags, grocery sacks, trash can liners, produce bags and roll stock.