Alathon M4855 is a high density copolymer for use in injection molding applications. Typical applications for M4855 are consumer durables and 35, 65, and 95-gallon refuse carts.
Alathon M4855
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) | 5.5 g/10 min |
| Density (23 °C) | 0.948 g/cm³ |
| Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) | 138000 psi |
| Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) | 951 MPa |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (23 °C) | 3480 psi |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (23 °C) | 24.0 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Yield (23 °C) | 12 % |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23 °C) | 1.1 ft-lb/in |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23 °C) | 59 J/m |
| Unnotched Impact Strength (-18 °C) | No Break ft-lb/in |
| Unnotched Impact Strength (-18 °C) | No Break J/m |
| Shore Hardness (Shore D, max) | 71 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 125 °C |
| Low Temperature Brittleness F₅₀ | <-76 °C |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed) | 64 °C |
| Melting Temperature | 127.9 °C |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Injection Molding
Resin
High Density Polyethylene
Applications
Industrial, Refuse Carts