Marlex 9018

About this product

This high density polyethylene is an ethylene-hexene copolymer that is tailored for injection molded applications that require:

• Good flow
• Good impact strength
• Good stiffness
• Durability

Typical injection molded applications for 9018 include:

• Pails (one- and two-gallon)
• Automotive applications
• Toys
• Tamper-evident caps for milk bottles
• Small containers for building compounds
• Housewares

This resin meets these specifications:

• ASTM D4976 - PE 232
• FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a, use conditions B through H per 21 CFR 176.170(c)

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