DOW HDPE 12450N
Dow Plastics - Polyethylene, High Density

General Information
Product Description

- For structural foam, tote boxes and industrial containers
- Excellent impact strength and toughness and moderate stiffness
- Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2a.
Consult the regulations for complete details.

Polyethylene 12450N High Density is narrow molecular weight distribution polymer designed to offer excellent impact strength and toughness with moderate stiffness. This resin has excellent processability over a wide range of molding conditions.

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
    • Availability
  • Latin America
  • North America
    • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
    • Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a   1
    • Forms
  • Pellets
    • Processing Method
  • Injection Molding
    •  
    ASTM and ISO Properties 2
    Physical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Density -Specific Gravity
    0.952
    sp gr 23/23°C
    ASTM D792
    Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
    12.0
    g/10 min
    ASTM D1238
    Enviro. Stress Crack Res
    6.00
    hr
    ASTM D1693
    Mechanical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Tensile Strength @ Yield  3
    3400
    psi
    ASTM D638
    Tensile Strength @ Break  3
    2000
    psi
    ASTM D638
    Tensile Elongation @ Yld
    3.0
    %
    ASTM D638
    Tensile Elongation @ Brk  3
    600
    %
    ASTM D638
    Flexural Modulus  4
    2% Secant: 117000
    psi
    ASTM D790
    Impact
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Tensile Impact Strength
    130
    ft-lb/in²
    ASTM D1822
    Hardness
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Durometer Hardness
    56
     
    ASTM D2240
    Thermal
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    DTUL @66psi - Unannealed
    151
    °F
    ASTM D648
    Brittle Temperature
    -105
    °F
    ASTM D746
    Vicat Softening Point
    261
    °F
    ASTM D1525
    Melting Point
  • 264
  • 264
    • °F
    DSC
    Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC)
    239
    °F
    ASTM D3418
     
    Notes
    1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, DOW HDPE 12450N will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a 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.
    3 2 in/min, 0.125 in
    4 0.125 in
       
     

    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.