The new engineering materials powerhouse

by SpecialChem

Formolene® HB4903

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Formosa Plastics

Formolene® HB4903 is a High Density Polyethylene-Hexene Copolymer grade. This high performance resin has exceptional stress crack resistance, excellent surface appearance, good melt strength, and good processability. Designed for the most demanding extrusion blow molding applications and also utilized in many sheeting applications. Suggested applications include fuel tanks, seating, sheets, garbage cans, large industrial containers, etc. Formolene® HB4903 is a DMF grade and meets all the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as specified in 21 CFR 177.1520 for food packaging at temperatures not exceeding 212°F (100°C).

Formolene® HB4903 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

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

0.30 g/10 min

(190°C, 21.6 Kg, Condition E)

ASTM D1238

Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR)

500 hr

(10% Igepal (F₅₀), Condition B)

ASTM D1693

Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR)

500 hr

(Condition A (100% Igepal), F₅₀)

ASTM D1693

Want to list or
update your products?

View the listing options

Want to report errors or
suggest improvements?

Send a Feedback

Products with the same brand name

View more (123)