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DOW™ HDPE 40055L

Generic Family: Polyethylene, High Density • Supplied by: The Dow Chemical Company
HDPE 40055L is a bimodal High Density Polyethylene resin that combines outstanding environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) with good stiffness and impact resistance. Its rheological characteristics make it ideal for the production of medium size containers

Applications:
  • Jerrycans and medium size containers for:
    • Aggressive liquids (e.g. detergents, surfactants, etc)
    • Chemicals
    • Agrochemicals
    • Food products
  • Containers requiring UN approval for the transport of dangerous goods
  • Industrial parts
  • Sheet extrusion

Complies with:
  • FDA regulation 177.1520(c)3.2a
  • Latin America MERCOSUR - Applications in Contact with Foods: This product complies with the MECOSUR Regulations: GMC 56/92; GMC 39/19 and GMC 02/12
Consult the regulations for complete details.
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
Latin America
Other Properties
Additive, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density / Specific Gravity, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (ESCR), Tensile Strength at Yield, Tensile Strength at Break, Tensile Elongation at Break, Flexural Modulus, Notched Izod Impact, Durometer Hardness, Vicat Softening Temperature
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Processing

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