Microthene

Technical Data Sheet
Microthene FN50100
Low Density Polyethylene
Product Description
Microthene F polyolefin powders are ultra-fine, spherically shaped particles with narrow size distribution suitable
for use in a broad range of specialty applications. Microthene F powders combine the unique properties of a
polyolefin resin with a microfine particle size.
Regulatory Status
For regulatory compliance information, see Microthene FN50100 Product Stewardship Bulletin (PSB) and Safety
Data Sheet (SDS).
Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
North America
Application
Automotive Parts; Colour Concentrates; Industrial; Interior Automotive Applications;

Structural Parts
Market
Consumer Products; Flexible Packaging; Healthcare; Industrial, Building &

Construction
Processing Method
Powders
Typical Properties
Nominal English
Value Units
Physical
Melt Flow Rate, (190 C/2.16 kg)
Density, (23 C)
22 g/10 min
0.915 g/cm
Mechanical
Flexural Modulus
Tensile Strength at Break
31900 psi
1300 psi
Tensile Elongation at Break

Hardness
Shore Hardness
(Shore D, max)
(Shore D, 15 sec)
Thermal
Vicat Softening Point
Low Temperature Brittleness
Peak Melting Point
Additional Information
Particle Shape
600 %
50
40
Nominal SI
Value Units
22 g/10 min
0.915 g/cm
Test Method
ASTM D1238
ASTM D1505
220 MPa
9.0 MPa
ASTM D790
600 %
ASTM D638
50
40
ASTM D638
ASTM D2240
ASTM D2240
180.3 F
-67.0 F
82.4 C
-55.0 C
ASTM D1525
206.1 F
102.4 C
ASTM D3418
Spherical
Spherical
ASTM D746
LYB Method
Average Particle Size

Particle Size Distribution
20 micron
5 - 50 micron
20 micron
5 - 50 micron
LYB Method
Moisture Content
<=0.1 %
<=0.1 %
LYB Method
LyondellBasell
Date: 9/20/2016
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LYB Method
Microthene FN50100
Recipient Tracking #:
Request #: 526629
Notes
These are typical property values not to be construed as specification limits.
Processing Techniques
The microfine size and spherical shape of Microthene F powders facilitate dispersion in aqueous or organic
systems.
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. 2016
Disclaimer
Before using a product sold by a company of the LyondellBasell family of companies, users should make their
own independent determination that the product is suitable for the intended use and can be used safely and
legally.
SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTY) OTHER THAN
AS SEPARATELY AGREED TO BY THE PARTIES IN A CONTRACT.
Users should review the applicable Safety Data Sheet before handling the product.
This product(s) may not be used in the manufacture of any of the following, without prior written approval by
Seller for each specific product and application:
(i)
U.S. FDA Class I or II Medical Devices; Health Canada Class I, II or III Medical Devices; European Union
Class I or II Medical Devices;
(ii) film, overwrap and/or product packaging that is considered a part or component of one of the
aforementioned medical devices;
(iii) packaging in direct contact with a pharmaceutical active ingredient and/or dosage form that is intended for
inhalation, injection, intravenous, nasal, ophthalmic (eye), digestive, or topical (skin) administration;
(iv) tobacco related products and applications, electronic cigarettes and similar devices.
The product(s) may not be used in:
(i)
U.S. FDA Class III Medical Devices; Health Canada Class IV Medical Devices; European Class III Medical
Devices;
(ii) applications involving permanent implantation into the body;
(iii) life-sustaining medical applications.
All references to U.S. FDA, Health Canada, and European Union regulations include another countrys
equivalent regulatory classification.
In addition to the above, LyondellBasell may further prohibit or restrict the use of its products in certain
applications. For further information, please contact a LyondellBasell representative.
LyondellBasell
Date: 9/20/2016
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Request #: 526629
Trademarks
Adflex, Adstif, Adsyl, Akoafloor, Akoalit, Alastian, Alathon, Alkylate, Amazing Chemistry, Aquamarine,
Aquathene, Avant, Catalloy, Clyrell, CRP, Crystex, Dexflex, Duopac, Duoprime, Explore & Experiment, Filmex,
Flexathene, Fueling the power to win, Glacido, Hifax, Hiflex, Histif, Hostacom, Hostalen, Hyperzone, Ideal,
Indure, Integrate, Koattro, LIPP, Lucalen, Luflexen, Lupolen, Luposim, Lupostress, Lupotech, Metocene,
Microthene, Moplen, MPDIOL, Nerolex, Nexprene, Petrothene, Plexar, Polymeg, Pristene, Prodflex, Pro-fax,
Punctilious, Purell, Refax, SAA100, SAA101, Sequel, Softell, Spherilene, Spheripol, Spherizone, Starflex,
Stretchene, Superflex, TBAc , Tebol, T-Hydro, Toppyl, Trans4m, Tufflo, Ultrathene, Vacido and Valtec are
trademarks owned and/or used by the LyondellBasell family of companies.
Adsyl, Akoafloor, Akoalit, Alastian, Alathon, Aquamarine, Avant, CRP, Crystex, Dexflex, Duopac, Duoprime,
Explore & Experiment, Filmex, Flexathene, Hifax, Hostacom, Hostalen, Ideal, Integrate, Koattro, Lucalen,
Lupolen, Metocene, Microthene, Moplen, MPDIOL, Nexprene, Petrothene, Plexar, Polymeg, Pristene, Pro-fax,
Punctilious, Purell, Sequel, Softell, Spheripol, Spherizone, Starflex, Tebol, T-Hydro, Toppyl, Tufflo and
Ultrathene are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
LyondellBasell
Date: 9/20/2016
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Technical Data Sheet

Automotive Parts; Colour Concentrates; Industrial; Interior Automotive Applications;

Consumer Products; Flexible Packaging; Healthcare; Industrial, Building &

Tensile Elongation at Break

Average Particle Size

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