High-density polyethylene (HDPE) · High-density polyethylene for injection moulding (homopolymer)
LITEN MB 71
HDPE homopolymer for injection moulding of crates, closures and technical parts
- Melt flow rate (190 °C / 2.16 kg)
- 7.2 - 9.2 g/10 min
- Density (23 °C)
- min. 960 kg/m³
- Flexural modulus of elasticity
- min. 950 MPa
Description
LITEN MB 71 is a high-density polyethylene homopolymer with narrow molecular weight distribution, for injection moulding. Typical applications are crates, bins, closures, technical parts and other products requiring high toughness and impact resistance.
Recommended applications
- Crates
- Bins
- Closures
- Technical parts
- Products requiring high toughness and impact resistance
Technical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt flow rate (190 °C / 2.16 kg) | 7.2 - 9.2 | g/10 min | ISO 1133-1 |
| Melt flow rate ratio (21.6 kg / 2.16 kg) | 20 - 30 | - | ISO 1133-1 |
| Density (23 ± 0.1 °C) | min. 960 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183-2 |
| Yellowness index | max. A | standard | ASTM D 1925 |
| Volatile matter content | max. 0.1 | % | ISO 1269 |
| Yield stress | min. 23 | MPa | ISO 527-1 |
| Flexural modulus of elasticity | min. 950 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Charpy notched impact strength at 23 °C | min. 5.5 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1 |
| Vicat softening temperature | min. 125 | °C | ISO 306 |
Material specification values (ranges, minimums and maximums) from the manufacturer's data sheet, not typical values. Source: technical data sheet by Unipetrol RPA (Grupo ORLEN) (October 2013).
More information
- ISO designation
- ISO 1872-PE,M,62-D090
- Food contact
- Meets the hygienic requirements for materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs according to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, including changes and additions.