Alathon® L 5005  
Equistar Chemicals, LP - Polyethylene, High Density (HMW)
General Information
Product Description

ALATHON L 5005 is a high molecular weight high density copolymer that provides broad bimodal molecular weight distribution, high stiffness and good heat seal response and strength. Typical applications include merchandise bags, grocery sacks, trash can liners, produce bags and roll stock.

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
    • Availability
  • Australia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Pacific Rim
  • South America
    • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
    • Features
  • Copolymer
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Heat Seal, Good
    		•  
  • Molecular Wt. Dist., Med.-Wide
  • Molecular Wt., High
  • Stiffness, High
    • Uses
  • Bags
  • Liners
    • Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 1
    • Forms
  • Pellets
    • Processing Method
  • Extrusion, Film
    •  
    ASTM and ISO Properties 2
    Physical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Density
    0.949
    g/cm³
    ASTM D1505
    Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
    0.0570
    g/10 min
    ASTM D1238
    Films
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Secant Modulus MD
    115000
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Secant Modulus TD
    140000
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Yld MD
    3800
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Yld TD
    3400
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Brk MD
    8500
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Brk TD
    5000
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Elongation @ Break MD
    300
    %
    ASTM D882
    Elongation @ Break TD
    420
    %
    ASTM D882
    Elmendorf Tear Str MD
    14
    gm
    ASTM D1922
    Elmendorf Tear Str TD
    35
    gm
    ASTM D1922
     
    Processing Information
    Extrusion
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Melt Temperature
    390 to 420
    °F
    Extrusion Notes

    Typical Process Condition Ranges
    Blow-up Ratio: 3.5 to 4.5:1
    Neck Height: 6 to 9 Die Diameters
    Die Gap (nominal): 0.040 to 0.050 in
    Tower Height: Relatively Short
    Output: 10 to 12 lb/hr/in of die

     
    Notes
    1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, Alathon® L 5005 will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 under the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Such uses are subject to good manufacturing practices and any other limitations which are part of the statute or regulations. These should be consulted for complete details.
    2 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
       
     

    Makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product, as to merchantability, Fitness for particular purpose or otherwise. The data listed represents average values and are believed to be reliable, They are given for information; no guarantee of their accuracy is made, however, and the product is sold upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determinate the characteristics of the product and the suitability of the product for their particular process.