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Osterlene® HM0550

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Osterman

Osterlene® HM0550 by Osterman is a high molecular weight high density polyethylene (HMW-HDPE) grade. It’s a bi-modal resin designed for high dart impact strength and good processing characteristics. This resin is well balanced in overall physical properties and provides good stiffness for thin gauge film applications. Suitable for film extrusion. Suggested applications include heavy duty bags, industrial liners, t-shirt bags and trash can liners. Osterlene® HM0550 complies with FDA requirements as amended in regulation 21 CFR § 177.1640.

Osterlene® HM0550 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Density

0.949 g/cm³

ASTM D1505

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

0.04 g/10 min

(Condition E, 190°C/2.16 kg (MI))

ASTM D1238

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

8.5 g/10 min

(Condition F, 190°C/2.16 kg (MI))

ASTM D1238

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