Osterlene® HB0554

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Osterman & Company Inc. Osterlene® HB0554 is a high molecular weight, high-density polyethylene copolymer. This resin has superior stress crack resistance, high impact strength and good rigidity.Applications for HB0554 include drums, food packaging, heavy gage sheet, large part blow molidng, and thermoformed parts.Osterlene HB0554 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, 21 CFR Section 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 may apply. Contact your Osterman sales representative for more information.

Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Thermoforming

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyethylenes,
Polyolefins
Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR),
High Density,
High Molecular Weight,
Impact Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets: Printing & Packaging
Applications: Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Food Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Blow Molding,
Thermoforming

Properties

Mechanical Properties
Physical Properties
Thermal Properties
Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield	4100	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	200000	psi	ASTM D790
Tensile Impact Strength (73°F)	170	ft·lb/in2	ASTM D1822

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Mass-Flow Rate - MFR (190°C/2.16 kg 2)	5.5	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance - ESCR (100% Igepal)	min. 1000	h	ASTM D1693
Density	0.952	g/cm3	Internal Method
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (190°C/2.16 kg)	max. 0.10	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Brittleness Temperature	max. -121	°F	ASTM D746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Temperature	259	°F	ASTM D1525

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating	HB	-	UL 94

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability: Canada,
USA
Regional Availability

Osterlene® HB0554

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