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Marlex® 4538A Polyethylene

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Chevron Phillips Chemical

Marlex® 4538A Polyethylene by Chevron Phillips Chemical is slip- & antiblock-free, autoclaved, low density polyethylene homopolymer. It is processed by blow molding. This grade exhibits good impact resistance, excellent flexibility, good clarity and good gloss. Marlex® 4538A Polyethylene is used in pharmaceutical bottles, squeeze bottles, flexible toys, wood-plastic composite components, blends to improve friction values and blends to enhance part flexibility. It complies with D4976-PE 113 and FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 2.2.

Marlex® 4538A Polyethylene Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Density

0.925 g/cm³

(Compression molded specimens, Procedure C of ASTM D4703, Annex A1)

ASTM D1505

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

2.0 g/10min

(At 190°C, 2.16 kg, Compression molded specimens, Procedure C of ASTM D4703, Annex A1)

ASTM D1238

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