Products in Agricultural Films: Resin

Ecovio® 50 P1606 EXP is a ready-to-use coating product boasting a PBAT/PLA alloy polymer composition. This innovative solution is tailored for various processing methods, including thermoforming, extrusion, and injection molding. With features such as good grease resistance, tear resistance, and high melt strength, Ecovio® 50 P1606 EXP stands out as a high-performance coating option. Notably, it is biodegradable, compostable, and migration-resistant, meeting food contact acceptability standards.

Ecovio® F1280 is a PBAT/PLA alloy resin belonging to the Plastics category. With a focus on plastics technologies, this versatile polymer finds applications in agriculture and feed for agricultural films, mulch and fumigation films, and in printing and packaging for food and beverage packaging as well as non-food consumer packaging. Its unique composition combines the benefits of PBAT and PLA, making it an ideal choice for sustainable solutions in various industries. Specifically designed for use in films, Ecovio® F1280 offers environmentally friendly alternatives without compromising on performance, catering to the growing demand for eco-conscious materials in today's market.

Braskem America UTEC® 5540 is an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a molecular weight about 10 times higher than High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins. This extremely high molecular weight yields several unique properties to this polymer such as high abrasion resistance, impact strength, and low coefficient of friction that makes it a self-lubricating material.

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Braskem America UTEC® 5541 is an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a molecular weight about 10 times higher than High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins. This extremely high molecular weight yields several unique properties to this polymer such as high abrasion resistance, impact strength, and low coefficient of friction that makes it a self-lubricating material.

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Braskem LDF0034 is a low density polyethylene (LDPE) of high molecular weight that provides high mechanical strength. It is used in extrusion of tubular films with excellent mechanical properties and heat shrinkage.

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Braskem America UTEC® 3040 is an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a molecular weight about 10 times higher than High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins. This extremely high molecular weight yields several unique properties to this polymer such as high abrasion resistance, impact strength and low coefficient of friction that makes it a self-lubricating material.

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Braskem America UTEC®4040 is an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a molecular weight about 10 times higher than High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins. This extremely high molecular weight yields several unique properties to this polymer such as high abrasion resistance, impact strength, and low coefficient of friction that makes it a self-lubricating material.

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Braskem TI4003F polypropylene impact copolymer (ICP) provides extra high izod impact, very high flexural modulus and good low temperature drop impact.

All Braskem America production facilities are certified to produce bio, bio-circular, and circular polypropylene under the ISCC PLUS certification via the mass balance approach.

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Braskem America UTEC® 4041 is an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a molecular weight about 10 times higher than high density polyethylene (HDPE) resins. This extremely high molecular weight yields several unique properties to this polymer such as high abrasion resistance, impact strength, and low coefficient of friction that makes it a self-lubricating material.

Braskem Inspire® 114 EU polypropylene impact copolymer is a propylene based resin very suitable for extrusion applications including blown films, sheets, profiles, pipes and blow molded containers. Inspire® 114 EU Performance Polymer has an excellent balance of high stiffness and impact resistance, even at low temperatures. Inspire® 114 EU Performance Polymer combines outstanding mechanical proper es with superior processability due to its high melt strength delivering improved sag properties compared to conventional polypropylenes.

All Braskem America production facilities are certified to produce bio, bio-circular, and circular polypropylene under the ISCC PLUS certification via the mass balance approach.

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Braskem America UTEC® 3041 is an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a molecular weight about 10 times higher than High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins. This extremely high molecular weight yields several unique properties to this polymer such as high abrasion resistance, impact strength, and low coefficient of friction that makes it a self-lubricating material.

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PBST SA916N is designed to be used as a raw material for compostable compounds, especially for film applications. The use of the product as the main raw material for the resin composition allows the product to achieve a high degree of bio-based carbon content as well as high tear and puncture strength. PBST SA916N is for non-food contact applications.

Akulon® F136-C is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) that functions as a resin with several notable features, including excellent mechanical strength, food contact acceptability, good barrier properties, high viscosity, and lubrication characteristics. It is utilized in markets such as agriculture, feed, printing, and packaging.

Akulon® F136-C CRC-MB is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) that functions as a resin suitable for food contact applications and is characterized by its high viscosity and lubrication properties. It is often employed in the agricultural sector, specifically for producing agricultural films, including other agricultural film applications where its specific features are beneficial.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PFA P-62XP (perfluoroalkoxy) is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluorinated vinyl ether. Fluon® PFA P-62XP has chemical, electrical, and thermal properties almost identical to its close chemical cousin, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), yet can be processed by conventional extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and transfer molding techniques. This unique material can be used over a wide range of temperatures (-200°C to 260°C). It is available as a 1/8 inch pellet.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PFA P-66P is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluorinated vinyl ether. It has chemical, electrical, and thermal properties that are similar to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), but can be processed using conventional extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and transfer molding techniques. This versatile material can withstand a wide range of temperatures (-200°C to 260°C) and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets. It is commonly used for extrusion, transfer, compression, and injection molding, and offers the best resistance to stress cracking among the PFA materials.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PFA P-65P is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluorinated vinyl ether. It has chemical, electrical, and thermal properties that are similar to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), but can be processed using conventional extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and transfer molding techniques. This versatile material can withstand a wide range of temperatures (-200°C to 260°C) and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets. It is commonly used for general-purpose extrusion and injection molding and offers better stress crack resistance compared to P-63P.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-2300N is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. It offers a unique combination of properties such as enhanced resistance to heat and chemical attack, and exceptional physical toughness. Rotational molding and lining grades are formulated as free-flowing powders with specific particle morphologies to uniformly coat complex and challenging parts. It is used in rotational lining of components in the Chemical Process Industry (CPI) for fluid handling such as valves, pumps, pipes, fittings, tanks, and other intricate parts.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE Film - Advanced Fluoropolymer Film 12N is a high-performance film made from AGC’s own ETFE resin. The film has excellent heat and chemical resistance, anti-stick properties, electrical properties and long-term weatherability; properties typically associated with fluoropolymers. Due to its exceptional durability, transparency and antifouling properties Fluon® ETFE Film is used in a wide range of applications such as mold release film for electronic components, interior design, outdoor architectural applications, solar cells, greenhouses and a whole host of other innovative areas.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE CD127E are white, free-flowing powders made by coagulating aqueous dispersions of polytetrafluoroethylene. These grades are high molecular-weight homopolymers with excellent thermal stability. The processes used to make CD127E do not use ammonium salts of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), making them an environmentally friendly option. They have been developed for paste extrusion into tapes, tubes, pipe liners, and coated wires, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-730A is a modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) polymer. Unlike most other ETFE materials, LM-730A has a lower melting point of 225°C (compared to 260°C for most ETFE), improved chemical resistance and thermal stability, enhanced optical clarity, increased flexibility, and a higher limiting oxygen index of 40% (compared to 31% for most ETFE). It can be processed using conventional extrusion and injection molding techniques and is used for general-purpose extrusion and injection molding applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PFA P-63P is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluorinated vinyl ether. It has chemical, electrical, and thermal properties that are similar to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), but can be processed using conventional extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and transfer molding techniques. This versatile material can withstand a wide range of temperatures (-200°C to 260°C) and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets. It is commonly used in general purpose extrusion and injection molding.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE CD123E are white, free-flowing powders made by coagulating aqueous dispersions of polytetrafluoroethylene. These grades are high molecular-weight homopolymers with excellent thermal stability. The processes used to make CD123E do not use ammonium salts of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). They have been developed for paste extrusion into tapes, tubes, pipe liners, and coated wires.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-720A is a modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) polymer. Unlike most other ETFE materials, LM-720A has a lower melting point of 225°C (compared to 260°C for most ETFE), improved chemical resistance and thermal stability, enhanced optical clarity, increased flexibility, and a higher limiting oxygen index of 40% (compared to 31% for most ETFE). It can be processed using conventional extrusion and injection molding techniques and is used for general-purpose extrusion and injection molding applications. Additionally, it has better stress crack resistance compared to LM-730A.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-740A is a modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) polymer. Unlike most other ETFE materials, LM-740A has a lower melting point of 225°C (compared to 260°C for most ETFE), improved chemical resistance and thermal stability, enhanced optical clarity, increased flexibility, and a higher limiting oxygen index of 40% (compared to 31% for most ETFE). It can be processed using conventional extrusion and injection molding techniques and is used for general-purpose extrusion and injection molding applications. Additionally, it has a higher flow rate than LM-730A.

VYNOVA™ S5902 is a low molecular weight, low porosity vinyl chloride homopolymer. It is a general purpose resin suitable for extrusion and calendering of PVC: rigid films for medical, food or consumer goods packaging, compact and foamed sheets, compact and foamed profiles, foam core pipes and fittings, and flooring.

Terratek®BD4015 resins are a proprietary blend of natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers. The resins are made with ingredients which pass industry standards for composting. By altering the ratio of the natural to synthetic biodegradable polymers, a wide range of properties can be generated

Rainmaker Polymers RRPSMF02NA0 is a high heat crystal.

Rainmaker Polymers RRPSMF02NA1 is a high impact polystyrene.

PEXIDAN® L/T ECLIPSE is a high density PEX system consisting of a silane grafted basecompound A-1001 and a catalyst masterbatch CAT-003 (or A-1022 and CAT-117). When mixed and extruded in the proper proportions, the two-component system results in a material that is crosslinkable by exposure to moisture or by immersion in hot water at 90-95°C. PEXIDAN® L/T is listed by NSF International to standards 14 and 61 and to Canadian Standards Association standard B137.5. NSFI certification to ASTM F876 and ASTM F2023 testifies to its superior resistance to oxidation by hot, chlorinated water. PEXIDAN® L/T is permitted to be used in domestic continuous re-circulation systems and is listed by NSF as a NSF-pw CL5 / PEX 5006 material.

Terratek® BD4800 resins are a proprietary blend of bio fillers, natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers. The resins are made with ingredients which pass industry standards for composting.

USP-EAGLE (PIP50-60) is an Isophthalic based Unsaturated Polyester resin with high mechanical & chemical resistance.

Terratek® BD4100 resins are a proprietary blend of bio fillers, natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers. The resins are made with ingredients which pass industry standards for composting.

Rainmaker Polymers RRPSMF04NA0-Extrusion is a general purpose crystal.

VYNOVA™ S5702 is a low molecular weight, low porosity vinyl chloride homopolymer. It is a general purpose resin suitable for extrusion, calendering and injection blow molding of PVC: rigid films for medical, food or consumer goods packaging, compact and foamed sheets, foam core pipes and pipe fittings, injection moldings, including housing, and bottles.

Terratek® BD2214 resins are a proprietary blend of bio fillers, natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers. The resins are made with ingredients which pass industry standards for composting.