Housewares
Description: LL 6201.19 is used in the production of houseware items such as storage containers, kitchenware, and other molded plastic products. Its high flow characteristics make it ideal for intricate designs and thin-walled applications.
Performance Characteristics:
- Processability: The resin’s high melt flow rate (MFR) enables excellent mold filling for complex geometries. Typical MFR is around 50 g/10 min (2.16 kg, 190°C), ensuring smooth processing in injection molding.
- Gloss: Parts manufactured from LL 6201.19 exhibit good surface gloss, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of houseware products.
- Toughness and Durability: Offers superior toughness compared to low-density polyethylene (LDPE), with high tensile strength and elongation at break, ensuring durability for daily use.
2. Lids and Closures
Description: LL 6201.19 is suitable for manufacturing lids and closures for food packaging, cosmetics, and other containers. Its balance of stiffness and toughness ensures secure sealing while maintaining ease of opening.
Performance Characteristics:
- Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR): The resin provides excellent ESCR, critical for lids exposed to chemicals or stress over time. ESCR values typically exceed 100 hours (ASTM D1693, Condition B).
- Stiffness: With a flexural modulus of around 400-500 MPa, LL 6201.19 ensures lids maintain structural integrity under stacking or pressure.
- Heat Distortion Resistance: The resin’s Vicat softening temperature is approximately 100°C, allowing lids to withstand moderate heat without deforming.
3. Thin-Walled Articles
Description: LL 6201.19 is optimized for thin-walled injection-molded parts, such as disposable containers, packaging components, and lightweight structural items.
Performance Characteristics:
- High Flow: The high flow properties (MFR ~50 g/10 min) enable rapid mold filling, reducing cycle times and improving production efficiency for thin-walled parts.
- Impact Resistance: Notched Izod impact strength is typically around 50-60 kJ/m², providing excellent resistance to cracking or breaking in thin sections.
- Lightweighting: The resin’s density (~0.926 g/cm³) allows for lightweight parts without compromising strength, reducing material costs.
4. Compounding Applications (LL 6201XR Variant)
Description: The LL 6201XR variant, a European-grade resin, is recommended for cable compounding and masterbatch base resin applications, leveraging its processability and compatibility with additives.
Performance Characteristics:
- Thermal Stability: Contains a thermal stabilizer additive, ensuring stability during high-temperature processing, such as extrusion for cable compounds.
- Compatibility: The narrow molecular weight distribution enhances compatibility with other polymers and additives, ensuring consistent performance in masterbatch formulations.
- Mechanical Properties: Provides a balance of tensile strength (10-12 MPa at yield) and flexibility, suitable for cable insulation and jacketing.
