Alathon M5372 is a copolymer with narrow molecular weight distribution. This resin provides high impact strength and good processing stability. Typical applications include open head pails and large shipping containers.
Alathon M5372
Description
Availability
North America
Legend
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin
Product Data and Technical Information
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) | 6.9 g/10 min |
| Density (23 °C) | 0.953 g/cm³ |
| Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) | 172000 psi |
| Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) | 1190 MPa |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (23 °C) | 3950 psi |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (23 °C) | 27.2 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Yield (23 °C) | 11 % |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23 °C) | 48 J/m |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23 °C) | 0.9 ft-lb/in |
| Unnotched Impact Strength (-18 °C) | No Break J/m |
| Unnotched Impact Strength (-18 °C) | No Break ft-lb/in |
| Shore Hardness (Shore D, max) | 70 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 127 °C |
| Low Temperature Brittleness F₅₀ | <-76 °C |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed) | 70 °C |
| Melting Temperature | 130.7 °C |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Injection Molding
Resin
High Density Polyethylene
Applications
Containers, Pails