Technical Data Sheet Hifax CA 10 A
Technical Data Sheet Hifax CA 10 A
Hifax CA 10 A
Catalloy
Product Description
Hifax CA 10 A is a reactor TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) manufactured using the LyondellBasell proprietary
Catalloy process technology. It is suitable for industrial applications where a combination of good processability
and excellent softness is required. It is widely used as building block resin for flexible water-proofing
membranes.
Hifax CA 10 A exhibits low stiffness, low hardness and good impact resistance. The grade is available in natural
pellet form.
Regulatory Status
For regulatory compliance information, see Hifax CA 10 A Product Stewardship Bulletin (PSB) and Safety Data
Sheet (SDS).
Nominal
Typical Properties Value Units Test Method
Physical
Melt Flow Rate, (230 °C/2.16 kg) 0.6 g/10 min ISO 1133-1
Density, (23 °C, Method A) 0.88 g/cm³ ISO 1183-1
Mechanical
Flexural Modulus 90 MPa ISO 178
Tensile Stress at Break 11 MPa ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Stress at Yield No Yield Pt MPa ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Strain at Break 500 % ISO 527-1, -2
Tensile Strain at Yield No Yield Pt % ISO 527-1, -2
Impact
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Charpy Impact Strength - Notched
(23 °C) No Break ISO 179
(-20 °C) 110 kJ/m² ISO 179
Note: Failure Mode - Partial Break
(-40 °C) 5 kJ/m² ISO 179
Note: Failure Mode - Complete Break
Hardness
Shore Hardness, (Shore D, 15 sec) 30 ISO 868
Thermal
Vicat Softening Temperature, (A50) 60 °C ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature B, (0.45 MPa, Unannealed) 40 °C ISO 75B-1, -2
DSC Melting Point 142 °C ISO 11357-3
Optical
Gloss, (60°, 45 mil) 85 ASTM D2457
Additional Information
Mold Shrinkage ISO 294-4
Please contact LyondellBasell for shrinkage information.
Notes
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/.
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.
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