M 6080
ALATHON M6080 is a narrow molecular weight distribution homopolymer that exhibits enhanced flow characteristics and good balance of stiffness and impact resistance. Typical applications include cases,tote bins, crates and trays and open-head pails.
ALATHON M6080 is a narrow molecular weight distribution homopolymer that exhibits enhanced flow characteristics and good balance of stiffness and impact resistance. Typical applications include cases,tote bins, crates and trays and open-head pails. Regulatory Status: M6080 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation 21 CFR 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Contact your Equistar sales representative for more information.Specific recommendations for processing M6080 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use application are known.This product is from the former Equistar product line.
Physical :
| Resin Properties |
Typical Value
|
Comments |
| Bulk Density | 0.593 – 0.625 g/cc | ASTM D1895 |
| Density | 0.960 g/cc | ASTM D1505 |
| Melt Flow @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C |
7.9 g/10 min
|
ASTM D1238 |
| Spiral Flow | 21.8 cm | Equistar test |
Mechanical :
| Resin Properties |
Typical Value
|
Comments |
| Hardness, Shore D | 70 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 15.9 MPa | 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 29.3 MPa | 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 380 % | 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 0.8453 GPa | 1% Secant; 50mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| 1.009 GPa | 50mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 1.071 GPa | 2% Secant; 12.5 mm/min; ASTM D790 |
| 1.311 GPa | 1% Secant; 12.5 mm/min; ASTM D790 | |
| 1.414 GPa | 12.5 mm/min; ASTM D790 | |
| Izod Impact,Notched | 0.747 J/cm | ASTM D256 |
Thermal :
| Resin Properties |
Typical Value
|
Comments |
| Melting Point | 132.7 °C | ASTM D3418 |
| Crystallization Temperature | 115.9 °C | ASTM D3418 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 80.0 °C | ASTM D648 |
| Brittleness Temperature | <= -76.0 °C | ASTM D746 |
Processing :
| Resin Properties |
Typical Value
|
Comments |
| Rear Barrel Temperature | 232 °C | |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 243 °C | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 246 °C | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 246 °C |