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The resin suppliers listed herein have stated that, with the exception of melt index, density and ESCR data, all technical data in this listing have been obtained solely from rotationally molded specimens, and that the data for each resin, with the exception of the low temperature impact data, have been obtained from only one sample per resin. ESCR has been obtained from compression molded specimens molded under the conditions specified by this procedure.
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A. Schulman Inc.
SuperLinear II SuperLinear PolyAxis SchuLink XLPE
TEST PROCEDURE XLO 370 XLO 360 LP 701 XL 350Density g/ccASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 0.952 0.946 0.945 0.943or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 4 3.3 4 N/Aor ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. N/A N/A N/A10% lgepal hrs. 1000
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 169,800 135,000 121,000 102,000
at 1% strain MpaISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 3630 3650 3100 2230
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpaat 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 80 67 55 63
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 68 56 55 61
Joules
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No
UV-Stabilized Yes/No yes yes yes yes
Polyethylenes
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A. Schulman Inc.
PolyAxis PolyAxis PolyAxis SchulaFlex
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS LP 624 CP 812 CP 813 Black SF 302Density g/ccASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 0.942 0.935 0.935 0.904or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 6.0 5.0-7.0 5.0-7.5 8.6or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >500 1000 1000 N/A10% lgepal hrs.
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 121000 95000 84000 38 shore A
at 1% strain MpaISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2600 2400 2300 1000
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpaat 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 55 54 52 N/A
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 51 56 48 N/A
Joules
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Available
Polyethylenes
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A. Schulman Inc.
Polypropylene Flame Retardant EVA
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS PD 2000 RLLP 621 LPA 815Density g/ccASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 0.9 1.01 0.935or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 17 at 230C 6.5 7or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. 1000 N/A N/A10% lgepal hrs.
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 187,000 91,000 8600
at 1% strain MpaISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 3,760 2,300 2100
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpaat 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 120 48 N/A
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 18 at 23C 19 N/A
Joules
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No UL VO at 6mm
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Avaiable Yes Available
Special Application Polymers
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Braskem S.A.
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS RA-34 RA-34U3 RC-35U4 RD-34U3 MR-435UVDensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.935 0.935 0.939 0.935 0.934or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 4.2 4.2 3.5 6.0 4.0or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. 400 400 300 350 35010% lgepal hrs.
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psiat 1% strain Mpa 530 530 610 520 720
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 17 17 19 17 21
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, L.P.
TEST PROCEDURE UNITSMarlex®
HMN TR-935Marlex®
HMN TR-938Marlex®
HMN TR-942Marlex®
HMN TR-945DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.936 0.939 0.943 0.945or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 6.0 3.0 2.0 6.0or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >1000 >1000 700 7010% lgepal hrs. 130 200 250 25
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 110,000 120,000 125,000 132,000
at 1% strain Mpa 760 820 860 910
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2,400 2,500 3,000 2,900
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 17 17 21 20
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 58 62 64 64
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 41 42 44 44
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 75 70 68 68
Joules 102 95 92 92
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 175 175 180 165
Joules 237 237 244 224
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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Dow Chemical Company
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS
Dowlex™ NG2429 G
NG2429.10G
Dowlex™ 2629UE
2629.10UE
Dowlex™ 2631UE
2631.10UE
Dowlex™ NG2432UE
NG2432.10UE
Affinity™ SQ 1503
DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.935 0.935 0.935 0.939 0.900or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 4.0 4.0 7.0 3.8 6.0or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. > 1000 > 1000 >1000 1000 >100010% lgepal hrs. 400 400 70 70 >1000
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 76,870 76,870 84,122 89,923
at 1% strain MPaISO 178, at 2% strain MPa 640 645 628 730 80
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2611 2611 2611 2750
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) MPa 18 18 18 19
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 527-2, Type 1B MPa 5
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius 66 66 66 72
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 58 58 46 54
Joules
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Instrumented Impact Strength
ISO 6603/2Total Energy @ -20oC J/mm 23 22 19 20 >15 (no break)
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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Equistar Chemicals, L.P.
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS MN711-20 MU-763-00MP625-662 GA625-662
MP635-662 GA625-662
DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.915 0.927 0.935 0.935or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 22 11 5 6.7or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. 1 4 >1000 >100010% lgepal hrs. <1 <1 350 92
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs. 47 91
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 20,100 13,800 87,200 87,200
at 1% strain MpaISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 1,140 1,700 2,490 2,500
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpaat 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 40 37 52 50
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius <23 <23 39 35
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 30 40 45 45
Joules
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 60 200 150 150
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No yes yes yes yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No no no yes yes
Polyethylenes
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Equistar Chemicals, L.P.
TEST PROCEDURE UNITSMP643-662 GA643-662
MP652-762 GA652-762
MP655-662 GA655-662
DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.939 0.942 0.945or ISO 1183, Method DMelt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 3.6 2.0 5.0or ISO 1133ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >1000 720 3010% lgepal hrs. 480 48 10ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs. 42 20 97Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 110,000 130,000 135,000at 1% strain MpaISO 178, at 2% strain MpaTensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2,600 3,220 3,3002 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpaat 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B MpaHeat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-64866 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 52 67 69
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 40 42 43ISO 75-24.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsiusARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 51 80 40
Joules1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 140 190 100
JoulesMeets FDA Requirements Yes/No yes yes yesUV-Stabilized Yes/No yes yes yes
Polyethylenes
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ExxonMobil Chemical Company
TEST PROCEDURE UNITSLL 8360 LLP8360
LL 8555 LLP8555 LL 8446* LL 8455
LLP8455DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.932 0.936 0.936 0.936or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 5.2 6.8 5.0 5.5or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. > 1000 275 36 3610% lgepal hrs. 650 55 24 24
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs. 85 25 25
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 87,000 102,000 106,000 102,000
at 1% strain Mpa 600 702 730 702
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2200 2500 2450 2325
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 15.1 17.2 17.0 16
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 527-2, Type 1B Mpa 17.0
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 55 59 52 57
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 37 38 36 38
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius 52
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius 36
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 65 60 50 53
Joules 88 81 68 72
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 160 160 130 116
Joules 217 217 177 170
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
* Europe, Middle East,Africa and Asia Pacific only
Polyethylenes
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ExxonMobil Chemical Company
TEST PROCEDURE UNITSLL 8450 LLP8450
LL 8460 LLP8460
HD 8660 HDP8660
HD 8760 HDP8760
DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.937 0.938 0.942 0.948or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 5 3.3 2.0 5.0or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. > 1000 > 1000 550 910% lgepal hrs. 185 145 48 9
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs. 45 120 265 20
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 106,000 112,000 129,000 154,000
at 1% strain Mpa 730 771 888 1060
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2550 2575 2950 3400
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 17.6 17.9 20.3 23.4
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 527-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 61 62 67 74
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 38 39 41 43
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 57 70 80 58
Joules 77 95 108 79
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 135 190 180 130
Joules 183 258 244 176
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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ExxonMobil Chemical Company
TEST PROCEDURE UNITSPaxon 7003 Paxon 7004
Natural*, Colors*Paxon 7203 Paxon 7204
Black*DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc - -or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min - -or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs.10% lgepal hrs. F0 > 1000 F0 > 1000
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 86,780 86,780
at 1% strain Mpa 598 598
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2830 2830
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 19.5 19.5
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 527-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 61 61
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 37 37
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 75 75
Joules 101 101
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 185 185
Joules 250 250
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No No No
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes
* Average of two samples
Cross-Linkable Polyethylenes
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Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS L64220U4 L63935U4 L63550U4 L63565U4DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.942 0.939 0.935 0.935or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 2.0 3.5 5.5 6.5or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >1,000 >1,000 >1,000 >1,00010% lgepal hrs. 300 300 300 300
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 97,000 85,000 83,000 84,000
at 1% strain Mpa 669 586 572 579
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2,800 2,700 2,600 2,500
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpaat 0.125" (3.1mm) thickness 19 19 18 17ISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 62 60 58 58
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 60 50 48 40
Joules 81 68 65 54
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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ICO Polymers Inc.
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS WGA 600003 WGA600004 WGA 600006 WUE635000DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.935 0.940 0.945 0.927or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 6.5 3.5 5.0 11.0or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >1000 >1000 30 410% lgepal hrs. 92 480 10 <1.0
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 87,200 110,000 135,000 13,800
at 1% strain Mpa 600 758 930 95.1
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2,500 2,600 3,230 1,700
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 17.2 17.9 22.2 11.7
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 50 52 66 37
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 35 40 42 <23
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 45 51 40 40
Joules 61 69.1 54.2 54.2
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 150 140 100 200
Joules 203 190 136 271
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes No
Polyethylenes
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ICO Polymers Inc.
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS WGA600002 WLL8555.25 WHD8760 WTRO338UDensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.935 0.935 0.948 0.938or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 5.0 6.8 5.0 3.5or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >1000 >1000 16 >100010% lgepal hrs. 350 110
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs. 39 36
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 87,200 84,000 120,000 124,700
at 1% strain Mpa 600 579 827 860
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2,490 2,450 3,200 3,000
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 17.1 16.9 22.1 20.6
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 52 50 57 49
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 39 38 42 38.2
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 45 52 49 45
Joules 61 70.5 66.4 61
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 150 100 100 140
Joules 203 136 136 190
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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ICO Polymers Inc.
TEST PROCEDURE UNITS WTR0535U WTR07335UDensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.935 0.935or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 5.0 6.8or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >100010% lgepal hrs. 400
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 113,100 113100
at 1% strain Mpa 780 780
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2,500 2500
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 17.3 17.3
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 47 47
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 37.3 37.3
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 50 50
Joules 67.8 67.8
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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TEST PROCEDURE UNITS
Electrical Semi-Conductive ICORENE C-517
Electrical Semi-Conductive ICORENE C-420
Cross-linkable Semi-Conductive
ICORENE CX-1503
Flame Retardant ICORENE XB1779 UL 94 V2 rated
Density g/ccASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10minor ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. > 100010% lgepal hrs. 92
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 87,000
at 1% strain Mpa 560 699 689
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 2,500
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpaat 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa 16 20 21
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 50
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 35
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 28 19 58 45
Joules
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 150
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No No No No No
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
5.0 5.0 6.5
Polyethylenes
0.940 0.931 0.939 0.935
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TEST PROCEDURE UNITSRevolve N-323
Tank gradeRevolve N-258
IndustrialRevolve N-262
General PurposeRevolve N-332 Extra Tough
DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.942 0.934 0.934 0.920or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 3.1 2.7 8.0 3.2or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. 426 >1000 500 >100010% lgepal hrs. 115 600 250 >1000
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psiat 1% strain MpaISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa 1050 580 500 250
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 21 16 16 10.5at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius 55 45 45 NA
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules 95 95 90 115
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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UNITSRevolve N-265
IndustrialRevolve M-716
Conductive Black - FDARevolve M-711
AntistatRevolve N-324
General Purpose
DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.935 0.935 0.935 0.939or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 3.0 7.0 7.0 5.1or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >1000 300 270 52510% lgepal hrs. 600 50 45 65
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psiat 1% strain MpaISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa 605 650 625 750
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 15.7 16.5 16 20
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius 46 48 47 48
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules 75 101.5 100 91
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
TEST PROCEDURE
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TEST PROCEDURE UNITSGyrothane 800 + SGB Transparent
Gyrothane 909 + FPG Rigid
Gyrothane 639 + VX Soft
DensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 1.13 1.13 1.10or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min NA NA NAor ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. NA NA NA10% lgepal hrs. NA NA NA
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psiat 1% strain MpaISO 178 Mpa 400 at 20 N 1600 at 60 N NA
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 32 40 9
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsiusISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius 35 68 <5
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules NA NA NA
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs.
Joules
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No NO NO NO
UV-Stabilized Yes/No YES YES YES
Polyurethane Liquid System for Rotomolding
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TEST PROCEDURE UNITSNOVAPOL®
TR-0338-UI/UIGNOVAPOL®
TR-0535-UI/UIGNOVAPOL®
TR-0735-U/UGDensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.938 0.935 0.935or ISO 1183, Method D
Melt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 3.5 5.0 7or ISO 1133
ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >1000 >1000 >100010% lgepal hrs. 110 140 220
ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs.
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 110,230 87,020 87,020
at 1% strain Mpa 760 600 600
ISO 178, at 2% strain Mpa
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 3,000 2,500 2500
2 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 20.6 17.3 17.3
at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B Mpa
Heat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-648
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 49 47 47
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 38 37.3 37.3
ISO 75-2
4.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius
18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsius
ARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC
1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 50 56 50
Joules 68 76 68
1/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 160 163 150
Joules 217 221 203
Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes Yes
UV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes
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TEST PROCEDURE UNITSSURPASS®
RMs244-U/UGSURPASS®
RMs341-U/UGSURPASS®
RMs539-U/UGDensityASTM D-1505/D-4883/D-792 g/cc 0.944 0.941 0.939or ISO 1183, Method DMelt IndexASTM D-1238 Condition 2.16, 190 g/10min 1.7 3.5 5.2or ISO 1133ESCR Cond. A, F50ASTM D-1693100% lgepal hrs. >1000 >100010% lgepal hrs.ARM CTL ESCR10% lgepal hrs. 200 170 40-50Flexural ModulusASTM D-790 psi 137,790 119,950 113,100at 1% strain Mpa 950 827 780ISO 178, at 2% strain MpaTensile Strength at YieldASTM D-638, Type IV specimen psi 3,400 2,930 2,9002 in/min(50.8 mm/min) Mpa 23.4 20.2 20at 0.125" (3.1mm) thicknessISO 75-2, Type 1B MpaHeat Distortion TemperatureASTM D-64866 psi (4.64 kg/cm2) oCelsius 66 60 60
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2) oCelsius 44 43 42ISO 75-24.5 kg/cm2 oCelsius18.00 kg/cm2 oCelsiusARM Low Temperature Impact, -40oC1/8" (3.17mm) specimen ft. lbs. 70 40
Joules 95 541/4" (6.35mm) specimen ft. lbs. 160 170 170
Joules 217 230 230Meets FDA Requirements Yes/No Yes Yes YesUV-Stabilized Yes/No Yes Yes Yes
Polyethylenes