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    Alathon®

    H5520
    High Density Polyethylene
    Injection Molding Grade
    Melt Index 20 Density 0.955

    Applications ALATHON H5520 provides good processing characteristics and exhibits excellent toughness and
    color as well as low odor and good molded-part stability. Typical applications include housewares,
    caps, closures and various food containers.

    Regulatory H5520 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation 21 CFR 177.1520.
    Status This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles
    intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Contact
    your Equistar sales representative for more information.

    Processing Specific recommendations for processing H5520 can only be made when the processing
    Techniques conditions, equipment and end use application are known. For further information please contact
    your Equistar Sales Representative or refer to the Start-up Conditions for HDPE on the Equistar
    web site. Additional Injection Molding Technical Topics can also be found on the Equistar web site.

    Suggested
    Start-up Extruder Zone Rear Center Front Nozzle
    Conditions Cylinder Temperature, °F (°C) 450 (232) 470 (243) 475 (246) 475 (246)

    Physical Nominal Values


    Properties Resin Properties English Units SI Units Test Method
    Melt Index, 190°C, 2.16 kg 20 g/10 min ASTM D 1238
    Spiral Flow¹ 14.8 in 37.6 (cm) Equistar
    Density 0.955 g/cc ASTM D 1505
    Bulk Density 37-39 lb/ft³ 593-625 kg/m³ ASTM D 1895

    Molded Properties ASTM D 4796


    Tensile Stress, Break 3,920 psi 27 MPa ASTM D 638*
    Elongation, Break 9 % ASTM D 638*
    Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant 167,400 psi 1,150 MPa ASTM D 790**
    Izod Impact, 23 °C 0.55 ft-lbs/in 29 J/m ASTM D 256
    Unnotched Impact, -18 °C 14 ft-lbs/in 750 J/m ASTM D 4812
    Vicat Softening Point 257 °F 125 °C ASTM D 1525
    Hardness, Shore D 70 ASTM D 2240
    Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi² 162 °F 72 °C ASTM D 648
    Low Temperature Brittleness, F50² -4 °F -20 °C ASTM D 746

    See Page 2 for Other Properties

    ¹ Measures the number of inches of flow produced when molten resin is injected into a long, spiral
    channel (0.0625” insert), at a constant injection pressure of 1000 psi with a melt temperature of 440°F.
    ² Data are for control and development work and not intended for use in design or predicting performance
    at elevated or sub-ambient temperatures.

    * Conditions: 50 mm/min, Type IV


    ** Conditions: 12.5 mm/min

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    Alathon®

    H5520
    High Density Polyethylene
    Injection Molding Grade
    Melt Index 20 Density 0.955

    Nominal Values
    Other Thermal Properties English Units SI Units Test Method
    Properties Melting Temperature 268.2 °F 129 °C ASTM D 3418
    Melting Temperature 241.0 °F 115 °C ASTM D 3418

    English Units SI Units Test Method


    Molded Properties ASTM D 4976
    Flexural Modulus, 2% Secant 140,200 psi 967 MPa ASTM D 790**
    Flexural Young’s Modulus 181,200 psi 1,250 MPa ASTM D 790**
    Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant 108,000 psi 745 MPa ASTM D 638***
    Tensile Young’s Modulus 124,400 psi 858 MPa ASTM D 638***

    ** Conditions: 12.5 mm/min


    *** Conditions: 50 mm/min, Type I

    The information on this document is, to our knowledge, true and accurate. However, since the particular uses and the actual
    conditions of use of our products are beyond our control, establishing satisfactory performance of our products for the intended
    application is the customer's sole responsibility. All uses of Equistar products and any written or oral information, suggestions or
    technical advice from Equistar are without warranty, express or implied, and are not an inducement to use any process or product in
    conflict with any patent.

    Equistar materials are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body fluids
    or tissues. Equistar makes no representation, promise, express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these
    materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body tissues or fluids.

    More detailed safety and disposal information on our products is contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). All users of our
    products are urged to retain and use the MSDS. A MSDS is automatically distributed upon purchase/order execution. You may
    request an advance or replacement copy by calling our MSDS Hotline at (800) 700-0946.
    ®
    Alathon is a registered trademark of Equistar Chemicals, LP.

    Lyondell Chemical Company


    1221 McKinney, Suite 700
    P.O. Box 2583
    Houston, Texas 77252-2583
    (800) 615-8999
    http://www.lyondell.com

    2005/0506
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