Osterlene® HM0550

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 Processability,

Good Stiffness,

High Density,

High Molecular Weight,

Impact Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts,

Other Industrial Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Film,

Heavy Duty Bags,

Industrial Applications,

Industrial Containers

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion,

Thermoforming

Properties

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Mass-Flow Rate - MFR (190°C/2.16 kg)	0.04	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Melt Mass-Flow Rate - MFR (190°C/21.6 kg)	8.5	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	0.949	g/cm3	ASTM D1505

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dart Drop Impact Strength	210	g	ASTM D1709

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature	268	°F	DSC

Film Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Break - MD	9000	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break - TD	4100	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break - MD	300	%	ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break - TD	410	%	ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength - TD	25	g/µm	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength - MD	14	g/µm	ASTM D1922

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Canada
• North America
• USA