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Resin Sampling

February 1st, 2024

Q: Is there a standard definition of a “lot of resin.”  A: Yes, a “lot” of polyethylene (PE) resin has always been a railcar (approximately 180,000 pounds [81,647 kg) of resin) that would be about 210,000 pounds (95,254 kg) of (Let-down) finished goods (i.e., the formulation [i.e., resin plus masterbatch, which contains carbon black]). Please […]

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