Marlex 6009

Description:

Chips of marlex 6009, the first commercial Marlex, a high density polyethylene.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Phillips Petroleum Co.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1983.0570.04Catalog Number: 1983.0570.04Accession Number: 1983.0570

Object Name: Sample of Marlex 6009Marles 6009 (sample)Marlex 6009 (sample)

Measurements: container: 95 mm x 89 mm; 3 3/4 in x 3 1/2 inoverall: 3 15/16 in x 3 5/8 in; 10.00125 cm x 9.2075 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e7c9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_736

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