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Formosa Plastics Formolene® LH5206 Injection Molding HDPE  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Injection Molded

Material Notes: Copolymer

Applications: Pails, lids

Formolene LH5206 is a high density polyethylene for injection molding applications.

Meets all requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as specified in 21 CFR 177.1520, covering safe use of polyolefin articles intended for direct food contact.

Information provided by Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 0.952 g/ccASTM D1505
Melt Flow 6.5 g/10 minASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Shore D 66ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Yield 4300 psiASTM D882
Elongation at Break 1000 %ASTM D882
Flexural Modulus 155000 psiASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched 1.30 ft-lb/inASTM D256
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA YesSee notes for details.

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