Technical Information
DOW HDPE05962B
High Density Polyethylene Resin
Overview
DOW HDPE 05962B is a High Density Polyethylene produced via SOLUTION technology. This resin presents a
narrow molecular weight distribution that offers excellent impact resistance in rigid packaging, high gloss, excellent
stiffness and processability.
Main Characteristics
Resin for Injection Molding
Pails and Crates
Resin for Cast film
Film for diapers, femine hygiene
Complies with:
U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1a
EU, No 10/2011
Consult the regulations for complete details
Additive
Antiblock: No
Physical
Slip: No
Nominal Value (English)
Density
0.958 g/cm
Melt Index (190C/2.16 kg)
5.0 g/10 min
Processing Aid: No
Nominal Value (SI)
0.958 g/cm
5.0 g/10 min
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance
Compression Molded
Mechanical
ASTM D792
ASTM D1238
ASTM D1693
44.0 hr
Nominal Value (English)
44.0 hr
Nominal Value (SI)
Tensile Strength
Test Method
ASTM D638
Yield, Compression Molded
4210 psi
29.0 MPa
Break, Compression Molded
3630 psi
25.0 MPa
Tensile Elongation
ASTM D638
Break, Compression Molded
Flexural Modulus (Compression Molded)
Films
2400 %
16000 psi
Nominal Value (English)
Film Thickness - Tested
0.94 mil
Film Puncture Resistance (0.94 mil (24 m))
40.0 ftlb/in
2400 %
110 MPa
Nominal Value (SI)
24 m
3.31 J/cm
Secant Modulus
ASTM D790
Test Method
Dow Method
ASTM D882
2% Secant, MD : 0.94 mil (24 m)
68500 psi
472 MPa
2% Secant, TD : 0.94 mil (24 m)
97500 psi
672 MPa
MD : Yield, 0.94 mil (24 m)
3920 psi
27.0 MPa
TD : Yield, 0.94 mil (24 m)
4060 psi
28.0 MPa
MD : Break, 0.94 mil (24 m)
5220 psi
36.0 MPa
TD : Break, 0.94 mil (24 m)
4060 psi
28.0 MPa
Tensile Strength
ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation
ASTM D882
MD : Break, 0.94 mil (24 m)
600 %
600 %
TD : Break, 0.94 mil (24 m)
650 %
650 %
8.0 g
8.0 g
Dart Drop Impact (0.94 mil (24 m))
Elmendorf Tear Strength
40 g
40 g
TD : 0.94 mil (24 m)
120 g
120 g
Impact
Nominal Value (English)
Notched Izod Impact (Compression Molded)
Hardness
0.47 ftlb/in
Nominal Value (English)
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
ASTM D1709A
ASTM D1922
MD : 0.94 mil (24 m)
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Test Method
82
Nominal Value (SI)
25 J/m
Nominal Value (SI)
82
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Test Method
ASTM D256
Test Method
ASTM D2240
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Optical
Nominal Value (English)
Nominal Value (SI)
Test Method
Gloss (45, 0.945 mil (24.0 m))
85
85
ASTM D2457
Haze (0.945 mil (24.0 m))
6.0 %
6.0 %
ASTM D1003
Extrusion
Melt Temperature
Nominal Value (English)
515 F
Nominal Value (SI)
268 C
Notes
These are typical properties only and are not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
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