Hostalen GC 7260

LyondellBasell

Description

Hostalen GC 7260 is a high density polyethylene resin used in general injection molding applications such as closures, toys, housewares and packaging. Hostalen GC 7260 demonstrates good flowability and high rigidity and has been extensively used by customers in injection molding and other conversion processes.
Hostalen GC 7260 is not intended for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.

Availability

Africa-Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, South & Central America

Legend

SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin

Product Data and Technical Information

Typical Properties

Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) 8.0 g/10 min
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/5.0 kg) 23 g/10 min
Density 0.960 g/cm³
Tensile Modulus 1450 MPa
Tensile Stress at Yield 30 MPa
Tensile Strain at Yield 7 %
FNCT (6.0 MPa, 2% Arkopal N100, 50 °C) 2.5 hr
Charpy Impact Strength - Notched (23 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A) 4.0 kJ/m²
Charpy Impact Strength - Notched (-30 °C, Type 1, Edgewise, Notch A) 4.5 kJ/m²
Shore Hardness (Shore D) 61
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 132/30) 58 MPa
Vicat Softening Temperature (B50) 74 °C
Melt Temperature 180 - 250 °C

Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

Process

Injection Molding


Resin

High Density Polyethylene


Applications

Caps & Closures, Crates, Housewares, Industrial, Panels & Profiles, Sports, Leisure & Toys