Marlex 50100 resin is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material with a variety of excellent physical and chemical properties. It is widely used in packaging, automobiles, industrial accessories and other fields.
Typical Applications of Marlex 50100
- Containers and packaging. HXM 50100 Resin can be used to make various blow-molded applications such as pallets, containers, and agricultural water tanks.
- Automotive industry. Marlex 50100 is suitable for making containers such as oil tanks, oil drums, drums, etc.
- Industrial accessories. In the engineering and industrial fields, it is used as various accessories and components.
- Agricultural applications. Such as agricultural chemical storage tanks, etc.
- Outdoor furnitures. Due to its weather resistance and durability, it is also suitable for making various outdoor furniture.
| NOMINAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES(1) |
English |
SI |
Method |
| Density |
— |
0.948 g/cm3 |
ASTM D1505 |
| Flow Rate (HLMI, 190 °C/21.6 kg) |
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10.0 g/10 min |
ASTM D1238 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in/min, Type IV bar |
3,600 psi |
25 MPa |
ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break, 2 in/min, Type IV bar |
700 % |
700 % |
ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus, Tangent – 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min |
175,000 psi |
1,200 MPa |
ASTM D790 |
| ESCR, Condition B (100 % Igepal), F50 |
> 1,000 h |
> 1,000 h |
ASTM D1693 |
| Durometer Hardness, Type D (Shore D) |
68 |
68 |
ASTM D2240 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature, Loading 1, Rate A |
258 °F |
126 °C |
ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi, Method A |
173 °F |
78 °C |
ASTM D648 |
| Brittleness Temperature, Type A, Type I specimen |
< -103 °F |
< -75 °C |
ASTM D746 |
| Tensile Impact, Type S bar |
90 ft•lb/in2 |
190 kJ/m2 |
ASTM D1822 |
Performance Characteristics
- High Strength and Stiffness. Marlex 50100 resin has high tensile strength and flexural modulus, which means it can maintain structural stability and integrity when subjected to external forces. This strength and stiffness is particularly important for load-bearing applications such as containers, tanks and pipes.
- Excellent resistance to environmental stress cracking (ESCR). Environmental stress cracking is a phenomenon that occurs when plastics are damaged by stress and environmental factors. HDPE 50100 resin is specially formulated to have excellent resistance to environmental stress cracking and can be used for long periods of time in harsh environmental conditions without cracking.
- Good processing performance. The resin has good melt flowability and processing stability, and is suitable for a variety of processing methods, such as blow molding, extrusion and thermoforming. This allows Marlex 50100 to be easily processed into products of various shapes and sizes to meet different application requirements.
- Excellent chemical resistance. Marlex 50100 resin has good window corrosion resistance to a variety of chemicals and can maintain stability and performance in a wide range of chemical environments. This makes it particularly suitable for containers and pipes used to store and transport substances such as chemicals, solvents and food.
- Excellent low-temperature toughness. Even in low-temperature environments, Marlex HXM 50100 can maintain high impact strength and toughness, and is not prone to brittle fracture. This feature makes it very suitable for use in cold areas or applications that require low-temperature resistance.
- Recyclability and environmental protection. As a polyethylene material, Marlex 50100 resin has good recyclability. Through recycling and reuse, resource waste and environmental pollution can be reduced, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development.
- Good hygienic properties. HXM 50100 resin complies with food safety standards such as FDA and can be used in the production of food joint materials. Its non-toxic, odorless and exudate-free characteristics ensure the safety and hygiene of food.
- Long-term stability. HDPE 50100 resin can maintain stable performance during long-term use and is not prone to aging, degradation or discoloration.
Processing methods
- Blow molding. Used to make hollow molded products, such as various blow molded barrels, containers, bottles, etc.
- Extrusion. This resn is used to produce pipes, sheets, etc.
- Thermoforming. It is suitable for making large thermoformed parts.