High-density polyethylene (HDPE) · UV-stabilised high-density polyethylene for injection moulding
LITEN ML 71
UV-stabilised HDPE homopolymer for injection moulding of crates and 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 ML 71 is a high-density polyethylene homopolymer with narrow molecular weight distribution and UV stabilisation, for injection moulding. Typical applications are crates, technical parts and other products requiring high rigidity, good impact resistance and oxidation stability.
Recommended applications
- Crates
- Technical parts
- Products requiring high rigidity, good impact resistance and oxidation stability
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
- Additives
- UV stabilisation.
- ISO designation
- ISO 1872-PE,ML,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.