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Technical Data Sheet

Alathon L5885
High Density Polyethylene

Product Description

Alathon L5885 is a medium molecular weight high density polyethylene homopolymer for use in blown film
applications. Typical applications include those with low WVTR requirements.

Regulatory Status
For regulatory compliance information, see Alathon L5885 Product Stewardship Bulletin (PSB) and Safety Data
Sheet (SDS).

Status Commercial: Active


Availability North America
Application Bags & Pouches; Barrier Film; Food Packaging Film; Lamination Film
Market Flexible Packaging
Processing Method Blown Film
Attribute Barrier Resin; General Purpose; Good Organoleptic Properties; High Density; Low
Gel; Moisture Barrier

Nominal English Nominal SI


Typical Properties Value Units Value Units Test Method
Physical
Melt Flow Rate, (190 °C/2.16 kg) 0.85 g/10 min 0.85 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Density, (23 °C) 0.958 g/cm³ 0.958 g/cm³ ASTM D1505
Film
Tensile Strength at Break
MD 7900 psi 54.5 MPa ASTM D882
TD 3400 psi 23.4 MPa ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield
MD 3700 psi 25.5 MPa ASTM D882
TD 3800 psi 26.2 MPa ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break
MD 700 % 700 % ASTM D882
TD 750 % 750 % ASTM D882
Secant Modulus
MD 136000 psi 938 MPa ASTM D882
TD 184000 psi 1270 MPa ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength
MD 30 g 30 g ASTM D1922
TD 900 g 900 g ASTM D1922

LyondellBasell Alathon L5885


Technical Data Sheet Recipient Tracking #:
Date: 4/8/2021 Page 1 of 2 Request #: 2927618
Notes
Data obtained from 2.0 mil film produced on a blown film line with a 60 mil die gap, 2.5:1 BUR, and 390-410 °F
(199-210 °C) melt extrusion temperature.
These are typical property values not to be construed as specification limits.
Processing Techniques
Specific recommendations for resin type and processing conditions can only be made when the end use,
required properties and fabrication equipment are known.
Company Information

For further information regarding the LyondellBasell company, please visit http://www.lyb.com/.

© LyondellBasell Industries Holdings, B.V. 2018


Disclaimer

Information in this document is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the date of publication. The document is
designed to provide users general information for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and does not constitute any warranty or quality specification, either express or implied,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Users shall determine whether the
product is suitable for their use and can be used safely and legally.

In addition to any prohibitions of use specifically noted in this document, LyondellBasell may further prohibit or
restrict the sale of its products into certain applications. For further information, please contact a LyondellBasell
representative.
Trademarks

The Trademark referenced within the product name is owned or used by the LyondellBasell family of companies.

LyondellBasell Alathon L5885


Technical Data Sheet Recipient Tracking #:
Date: 4/8/2021 Page 2 of 2 Request #: 2927618

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