Petrothene® GA 564-000
Equistar Chemicals, LP - Polyethylene, Linear Low Density

General Information
Product Description

PETROTHENE GA 564-000 exhibits good stiffness and low temperature toughness. Typical applications include trash cans, industrial containers, housewares, toys and medical items.

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
    • Availability
  • Australia
  • Europe
  • North America
    		•  
  • Pacific Rim
  • South America
    • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
    • Features
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Stiffness, Good
  • Toughness, Low Temperature
    • Uses
  • Containers
  • Household Goods
  • Industrial Applications
    		•  
  • Medical Applications
  • Toys
    • Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 1
    • Forms
  • Pellets
    • Processing Method
  • Injection Molding
    •  
    ASTM and ISO Properties 2
    Physical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Density
    0.924
    g/cm³
    ASTM D1505
    Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
    21.0
    g/10 min
    ASTM D1238
    Mechanical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Tensile Strength @ Yield  3
    2000
    psi
    ASTM D638
    Tensile Strength @ Break
    1200
    psi
    ASTM D638
    Tensile Elongation @ Yld  3
    12
    %
    ASTM D638
    Flexural Modulus  4     ASTM D790
    (--)
    2% Secant: 46000
    psi
    		  
    (--)
    1% Secant: 55000
    psi
    		  
    Hardness
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Durometer Hardness (D Scale)
    53
     
    ASTM D2240
    Thermal
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    DTUL @66psi - Unannealed
    117
    °F
    ASTM D648
    Brittle Temperature
    -105
    °F
    ASTM D746
    Vicat Softening Point
    205
    °F
    ASTM D1525
    Additional Properties

    Spiral Flow, Equistar Test Method, 0.625 in insert, 1000 psi injection pressure, 440°F melt temperature: 12.9 in

     
    Processing Information
    Injection
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Rear Temperature
    350
    °F
    Middle Temperature
    375
    °F
    Front Temperature
    400
    °F
    Nozzle Temperature
    400
    °F
     
    Notes
    1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, Petrothene® GA 564-000 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.
    3 20 in/min
    4 0.5 in/min
       
     

    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.