Alathon
H4262
High Density Polyethylene
Grade Used in Injection Molding
Melt Index: 62 Density: 0.942
Applications Alathon H4262 is a high-flow resin that exhibits very good cold temperature impact performance,
optimum processing and thermal stability, with good color and organoleptic properties. Typical
customer applications include rigid food packaging such as four, five and six-quart ice cream
containers produced at high speeds in fast-cycling, multi-cavity stack molds.
H4262 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation 21 CFR 177.1520.
Regulatory This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles
Status intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Contact
your Equistar sales representative for more information.
Specific recommendations for processing H4262 can only be made when the processing
Processing conditions, equipment and end-use applications are known. For additional information, please
Techniques contact your Equistar Sales Representative or refer to the Start-up Conditions for HDPE on
www.lyondellbasell.com. Additional Injection Molding Technical Topics can also be found on the
LyondellBasell website.
Suggested Extruder Zone Rear Center Front Nozzle
Start-up Cylinder Temperature, °F (°C) 450 (232) 470 (243) 475 (246) 475 (246)
Conditions
Nominal Values
Physical Resin Properties English Units SI Units Test Method
Properties Melt Index, 190°C, 2.16 kg 62 g/10 min ASTM D 1238
Spiral Flow¹ 18.7 in 47.5 (cm) Equistar
Density 0.942 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 2,690 psi 18.5 MPa ASTM D 638*
Elongation, Break 5 % ASTM D 638*
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant 121,900 psi 840 MPa ASTM D 790**
Izod Impact, 23 °C 0.56 ft-lbs/in 30 J/m ASTM D 256
Unnotched Impact, -18 °C No Break ASTM D 4812
Vicat Softening Point 241 °F 116 °C ASTM D 1525
Hardness, Shore D 67 ASTM D 2240
Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi² 144 °F 62 °C ASTM D 648
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 1,000 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 temperatures.
* Conditions: 50 mm/min, Type IV
** Conditions: 12.5 mm/min
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Alathon
H4262
High Density Polyethylene
Grade Used in Injection Molding
Melt Index: 62 Density: 0.942
Other Nominal Values
Properties Thermal Properties English Units SI Units Test Method
Melting Temperature 257.7 °F 125.4 °C ASTM D 3418
Crystallization Temperature 234.5 °F 112.5 °C ASTM D 3418
English Units SI Units Test Method
Molded Properties ASTM D 4976
Flexural Modulus, 2% Secant 130,800 psi 716 MPa ASTM D 790**
Flexural Young’s Modulus 140,800 psi 971 MPa ASTM D 790**
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant 115,700 psi 798 MPa ASTM D 638***
Tensile Young’s Modulus 146,200 psi 1,010 MPa ASTM D 638***
** Conditions: 12.5 mm/min
*** Conditions: 50 mm/min, Type I
Alathon ETP (Enhanced Toughness and Processing), a Family of High-flow Resins
Equistar Chemicals, LP, is a member of the LyondellBasell group companies.
Alathon is a trademark owned or used by one of the LyondellBasell family of companies. Trademark Alathon is registered in the U.S.
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Before using a product sold by one of the LyondellBasell family of companies, users should make their own independent
determination that the product is suitable for the intended use and can be used safely and legally. SELLER MAKES NO
WARRANTY; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) OTHER THAN AS SEPARATELY AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES IN WRITING. This product(s)
may not be used in the manufacture of any US FDA Class III Medical Device or Health Canada Class IV Medical Device and
may not be used in the manufacture of any US FDA Class II Medical Device or Health Canada Class II or Class III Medical
Device without the prior written approval by Seller of each specific product or application.
Users should review the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet before handling the product.
Equistar Chemicals, LP
1221 McKinney, Suite 700
P. O. Box 2583
Houston, Texas 77252-2583
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