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RELENE (POLYETHYLENE)

RELENE - M 60075 /L 60075(INJECTION MOULDING GRADE)

Product Description and Applications

Relene M 60075 is a High Density Polyethylene grade suitable for Injection Moulding applications where good mechanical properties are essential with gloss, dimensional stability, good ESCR,required for techincal mouldings like moulded crates, luggage shells, helmets, defence applications etc.
UV Stabilized version, Relene L 60075 is also available with recommended service life of more than 5 years.Relene L 60075 is suitable for applications where articles are exposed to sunlight e.g. soft drink crates, defence applications, helmets, paint-pails, etc.

Physical Characteristics
Property ASTM Test Method Unit Typical Value*.
Density ASTM D 1505 g/cc 0.960
MFI (2.16 kg) ASTM D 1238 g/10 min. 8.0

Typical Properties

Property
ASTM Test Method
Unit
Typical Value*.
Tensile Yield Strength
ASTM D 638
MPa
25
Flexural Yield Strength 
ASTM D 790
MPa
30
Elongation at Break
ASTM D 638
%
800
Flexural Modulus
ASTM D 790
MPa
900
Hardness
ASTM D 1922
Shore D
69
Spiral Flow
RILH QA (P) 3778
cms.
20
Vicat Softening Point
ASTM D 1525
0C
128
Izod Impact Strength
ASTM D 256
J/m
88
*Typical values with injection moulded specimens, not to be taken as specification. 

HDPE grade Relene M 60075 meets the requirements stipulated in standard IS:10146-1982 on "Specifications for Polyethylene for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water".  It also conforms to the positive list of constituents as prescribed in IS:10141-1982.  The grade and the additives incorporated in it also comply with the FDA:CFR Title 21, 177.1520, Olefin Polymer. 

The data, information and suggestions contained contained herein are given purely as a guide. Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Group Companies undertake no responsibility either for the results deriving  from their adoption or for possible position in apparent contrast with existing patent rights.