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Marlex® HXM 50100P

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Chevron Phillips Chemical

Marlex® HXM 50100P by Chevron Phillips Chemical is an opaque, extra high molecular weight, high density polyethylene (MDPE) hexene copolymer. Is durable and recyclable for sustainability. Exhibits good melt strength, rigidity, excellent environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR), excellent low temperature impact strength. Designed for blow molding and thermoforming applications. Blow molded applications include 55-gallon shipping containers, fuel containers, agricultural chemical tanks and thermoformed applications include pallets, automotive dunnage, truck bedliners & playground equipment. Marlex® HXM 50100P complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a & 21 CFR 176.170(c) for food contact applications and is listed with ASTM D4976 – PE 235. Meets with the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, Framework Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006.

Marlex® HXM 50100P Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Specific Gravity

0.948 g/cm³

(Compression molded specimens prepared in accordance with Procedure C of ASTM D4703, Annex A1)

ASTM D1505

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

9 g/10 min.

(190°C, 21.6 g, HLMI)

ASTM D1238

Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR)

> 600 hrs

(Condition B, 100% Igepal, F₅₀)

ASTM D1693

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