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Marlex® 4538A

Generic Family: Polyethylene, Low Density • Supplied by: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
This autoclave, low density, ethylene homopolymer is tailored for blow molded applications that require:
  • Good impact resistance
  • Excellent flexibility
  • Good clarity
  • Good gloss
  • No slip or antiblock

Typical blow molded applications for 4538A include:
  • Pharmaceutical bottles
  • Squeeze bottles
  • Flexible toys

Typical extrusion applications for 4538A include:
  • Wood-plastic composite component
  • Blends to improve friction values
  • Blends to enhance part flexibility
  • Adhesives

This resin meets these specifications:
  • ASTM D4976 - PE 113
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 2.2, use conditions B through H per Table 2 of 21 CFR 176.170(c)
  • Listed in the Drug Master File
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
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Availability
Latin America, North America
Uses
Adhesives
Processing Method
Blow Molding
Other Properties
Features, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Tensile Strength at Yield, Tensile Elongation at Break, Flexural Modulus, Brittleness Temperature
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Processing

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