LASTENE 55-30B
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
LASTENE 55-30B is a prime grade Phillips Process Blow Molding copolymer designed to meet the end-use requirements of containers for packaging Household Industrial Chemicals (HIC). HD55-30 has a medium swell, is easy to process in conventional continuous or intermittent extrusion equipment, and has an excellent balance of bottle ESCR, impact strength, and stiffness. The recommended processing temperature for HD55-30 is 160 to 180°C, with mold temperatures ranging from 10 to 30°C.
Product families
Applications
- Food & Beverage Packaging
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Product Families
- Polyolefins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LASTENE
- Polymer Name
- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Processing Methods
- Blow Molding, Extrusion
- Notes
Typical Value of Properties not to be construed as specifications * Test Made on injection molded Type 1 tension test specimen according to ASTM D2146 1 - @ 0.051 in/min 2 - @ 2 in/min.
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Regulations
HD55-30 complies with FDA regulation 21CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1 (a) + 3.2 (a) and with most international regulations concerning the use of Polyethylene in contact with food articles.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
Easier Processing; Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR); Good Impact Strength; Good Stiffness
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Blow Molding
- Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C, 2.16kg) | 0.35 | g/10 min | D1238 |
| Density | 0.954 | g/cm³ | D1505 |
| HDT Under Load (66 psi Unannealed) | 165.0 | °F | D648 |
| Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (122 °F, Compression, F50) | 50.0 | hr | D1693 |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus1 (1% Secant) | 195000.0 | psi | D790 |
| Tensile Strength (Yield²) | 3900.0 | psi | D638 |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 98.0 | ft-lb/in² | D1822 |
| Elongation (Break²) | min. 700 | % | D638 |
