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Marlex® 9018 Polyethylene

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Chevron Phillips Chemical

Marlex® 9018 Polyethylene by Chevron Phillips Chemical is a high density polyethylene hexene copolymer. It is processed by injection molding. It exhibits good flow, good impact strength, good stiffness and durability. It is used in pails (1-2 gallon), automotive applications, toys, tamper-evident caps for milk bottles, small containers for building compounds and housewares. Marlex® 9018 Polyethylene complies with ASTM D4976-PE 232 and FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a.

Marlex® 9018 Polyethylene Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Density

0.952 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)

20.0 g/10min

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

ASTM D1238

Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR)

< 10 hr

(At 100% Igepal, F₅₀, Compression molded specimens, Procedure C of ASTM D4703, Annex A1)

ASTM D1693B

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