EQUATE Petrochemical Company EMDA-6200

Equate Petrochemical Company EMDA-6200HDPE Blow Molding ResinDESCRIPTIONEMDA-6200 grade is a high-density polyethylene copolymer resin designed for blow molding small to medium size bottles. It can be used on intermittent as well as continuous blow molding machines for high-speed production of high quality bottles. The bottles have excellent environmental stress cracking resistance and a good balance of rigidity and impact strength. They are easily trimmed and exhibit excellent surface attributes.

Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Extrusion

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Applications

EMDA-6200 is intended for producing containers of up to 10 liter capacity for packaging household and industrial chemicals (detergents, bleach, fabric softeners, etc.) toiletries, cosmetics and food products. It is also suitable for producing thin-walled parts and household items.In addition EMDA-6200 can also be used successfully for extruding sheets and profiles including corrugated drainage pipes.

Food Contact Usage

EMDA-6147 can be used for all food contact applications including holding food during cooking. It conforms to US FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 as well as EC Directive 90/128/EEC and its amendments to-date. Food contact suitability certificate is available upon request.

Properties

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Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.952g/cm3ASTM D792
Melting Point131°CEQUATE
Melt Index, I2.160.07g/10 minASTM D 1238
High Load Melt Index, I21.69g/cm3ASTM D 1238
Vicat Softening Temperature125°CASTM D 1525
Crystallization Point116°CEQUATE
Mechanical Properties26MPaASTM D 638
Tensile Strength at Yield35MPaASTM D 639
Ultimate Tensile Strengthmin. 750%ASTM D 640
Flexural Modulus1180MPaASTM D 790
Izod Impact Strength17KJ/m2ASTM D 256
ESCR+, F501000HoursASTM D 1693B
Top Crushing Load at Failure at 23°CKg50ASTM D 2659
Drop Impact, Mean Failure Height4.3mASTM D 2463

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Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Extrusion Conditions
Molding Temperatures for Intermittent Machines  
Barrel Zone 1, °C 175-180
Barrel Zone 2-4, °C 185-190
Head and Die, °C 185-190
Melt Temperature, °C 200-215
Molding Temperature for Continuous Machines  
Barrel Zone 1, °C 175-180
Barrel Zone 2-4, °C 185-190
Head and Die, °C Adapter, °C 185-190
Adapter, °C 185-190

 

Melt Temperature, °C 90 RPM

                              130 RPM

 

215

220

 

Packaging & Availability

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EMDA-6200 is supplied in 25-Kg bags in secured pallets of 55 bags (1.375 MT net). It is also supplied insea bulk containers of up to 20MT.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling

EMDA-6200 is supplied in pellet form and is readily conveyed on conventional polyethylene bulk handing equipment. The bulk handling system should be designed to prevent accumulation of fines and dust particles that can pose an explosion hazard. Ensure all equipment is properly grounded. The product should be stored in a cool dry shaded area away from dust, sunlight and heat. For more details on storage and handling see our Polyethylene Storage and Handling Guide. Also carefully review the Material Safety Data Sheet supplied with this product for health, safety and waste considerations.