polyethylene
Octene sMDPE
Product Data Sheet
Rotational Molding Resin
RMs539-U/UG
Properties ASTM (1) Typical Values (2)
Melt Index 5.2 Compression Molded Rotational Molded
D 1238 5.2 g/10 min 鈥?
(3)
Melt Index
Density 0.939
3
D 792 0.939 g/cm 鈥?
Density
D 1693 > 1 000 h 鈥?
ESCR(4)
Bent Strip
D 790 780 MPa (113 130 psi) 鈥?
(5)
Flexural Modulus
Features
D 638 20.0 MPa (2 900 psi) 鈥?
Tensile Yield Strength (6)
鈥? Octene copolymer
D 638 11 % 鈥?
Tensile Yield Elongation (6)
鈥? Exceptional low temperature
D 638 27.1 MPa (3 900 psi)
Tensile Ultimate Strength (6)
impact properties
D 638 920 % 鈥?
Tensile Ultimate Elongation (6)
鈥? Outstanding stiffness
E 794 125掳C (257掳F) 鈥?
Melting Point
鈥? Broad processing window
Heat Distortion Temperature
D 648 60掳C (140掳F) 鈥?
66 psi (4.64 kg/cm2)
鈥? Low viscosity for exceptional
D 648 42掳C (108掳F) 鈥?
264 psi (18.56 kg/cm2)
processability, shorter cycle
D 1525 121掳C (250掳F) 鈥?
Vicat Softening Point
times, and energy savings
D 2240 61 鈥?
Hardness, Shore D
鈥? Superior whiteness for improved
ARM Low Temperature Impact (7)
part appearance
ARM Method 鈥? 230 J (170 ft-lb)
0.250" (6.35 mm)
鈥? Easy mold release
ARM Low Temperature Impact (7)
鈥? NSF listed for Standards 14, 24 ARM Method 鈥? 54 J (40 ft-lb)
0.125" (3.17 mm)
and 61 NOVA
Impact(7) 0.250" (6.35 mm)
Instrumented
Chemicals 鈥? 108 J (80 ft-lb)
Energy
Additives Method 鈥? 7 300 N (1 650 lb)
Maximum Force
鈥? Processing antioxidants
NOVA
Instrumented Impact(7) 0.125" (3.17 mm)
Chemicals 鈥? 27 J (20 ft-lb)
Energy
鈥? UV stabilizers (resin is designed
Method 鈥? 3 000 N (680 lb)
Maximum Force
for 8000 h of weatherometer
(1) Properties designated have been determined in accordance with methods which are in accordance with or substantially in
exposure)
accordance with the specified testing standards.
(2) Typical Values represent average laboratory values and are intended as guides only, not as specifications.
Applications
(3) Condition 190/2.16.
鈥? OEM custom and proprietary
(4) Condition B, 100% Igepal.
components (5) 1% Strain Value.
(6) Type IV specimen, 2" (50.8 mm) per minute test speed, 0.075" (1.9 mm) thickness.
鈥? Recreational and leisure
(7) -40掳C.
equipment
鈥? Containers, septic tanks and fish
boxes
鈥? Marine products
Product Data Sheet Rotational Molding Resin
RMs539-U/UG鈥攕MDPE
Availability Food Packaging Status
SURPASS polyethylene resins are available in United States: RMs539-U and RMs539-UG
bulk hopper cars, hopper trucks, boxes, sea bulk comply with the specifications contained in the
containers or bags. The product type and batch U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
number are clearly marked on each container. regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 for olefin polymers,
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Contact the NOVA Chemicals sales office nearest para. (c) 3.2a, and may thus be used in the United
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intended for use in contact with food. RMs539-U
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and RMs539-UG are subject to the specific
Storage/Handling Moon Township, PA 15108
limitations that they may contact food only at United States of America
RMs539-U/UG should be stored in a clean, dry
temperatures of 212掳F and below (21 CFR
place at ambient temperatures. Prolonged or Phone 412.490.4000
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July 3, 2007 RMs539-U/UG
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