High-density polyethylene (HDPE) · High-density polyethylene copolymer for blow moulding (gas-phase process)
Egyptene HD 5502 GA
High-density polyethylene for blow-moulded containers up to 30 l
- Melt flow rate (2.16 kg)
- 0.2 g/10 min
- Density
- 955 kg/m³
- Flexural modulus
- 1,000 MPa
Description
HD 5502 GA is a medium molecular weight copolymer with broad molecular weight distribution, produced by a gas-phase process, offering an optimum balance of properties for a wide range of blow moulding applications. It features easy processing, good stiffness, high environmental stress crack resistance and medium impact strength.
Recommended applications
- Blow-moulded containers up to 30 l for chemicals
- Household products
- Conduit pipes
- Drainage pipes
- Non-pressure pipes
Technical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt flow rate (2.16 kg) | 0.2 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Density | 955 | kg/m³ | ISO 1872/1 |
| Tensile strength at yield | 25 | MPa | BP 13B/1 |
| Elongation at break | 1,000 | % | BP 13B/1 |
| Flexural modulus | 1,000 | MPa | ISO 178-1975 |
| Impact strength, F50 | 3.3 | m | BP 13B/11 |
| Bottle stress crack resistance (BSCR), 50 °C | 25 | h | BP 13C/25 |
Typical manufacturer values: for guidance only, not product specifications. Source: technical data sheet by Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (SIDPEC).
More information
- Food contact
- Pira International certificate no. 2012/4669 (7 February 2012): compliant with Regulation (EU) 10/2011 for all types of food under frozen or refrigerated storage and for any period (up to 6 months) at room temperature or below, periods of up to 2 hours at 70 °C or up to 15 minutes at 100 °C
- Taste and odour
- Pira International certificate no. 2006/3270: imparts no taste or odour; compliant with Regulation (EC) 1935/2004