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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
Blown film extrusion: shrink films, construction and agricultural films, heavy duty bags and sacks
Blow molding: containers and bottles
Pipe extrusion: drip irrigation pipes
- Recommended Processing Conditions
Film extrusion applications;
Typical zone temperature: 160 - 220°C
Typical melt temperature: 190 - 210°C
Typical blow-up ratio (BUR): 2:1 - 3:1
Processing conditions should be optimized for different equipment design.
Properties
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16 kg) 0.3 g/10 min ASTM D1238 Density, 23°C 0.92 g/cm³ ASTM D1505 Melting Point (DSC, 2nd heating) 110 °C ASTM D3418 - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Vicat Softening Point, 10 N 98 °C ASTM D1525 - Film Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tensile Strength at Yield, MD 12 MPa ASTM D882 Tensile Strength at Yield, TD 11 MPa ASTM D882 Tensile Strength at Break, MD 26 MPa ASTM D882 Tensile Strength at Break, TD 23 MPa ASTM D882 Elongation at Break, MD min. 250 % ASTM D882 Elongation at Break, TD min. 500 % ASTM D882 Tear Strength, MD 240 cN ASTM D1922 Tear Strength, TD 260 cN ASTM D1922 Dart Drop Impact, F51 260 g ASTM D1709A Coefficient of Friction min. 0.6 - ASTM D1894 - Optical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Haze 9.3 % ASTM D1003 Gloss at 45° 58 GU ASTM D2457
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Recycling
The product is not hazardous or toxic and it is suitable for recycling using available recycling methods.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
The material is packaged in PE bags or in PP Big Bags. The product should be stored in a dry area with an ambient temperature below 50°C. It should be kept away from sunlight, sparks, heat and flame.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Inappropriate storage conditions can lead to bad smell, color changes and the deterioration in physical properties. It is advised to process PE resins within 6 months after delivery