High-density polyethylene (HDPE) · High-density polyethylene copolymer for blow moulding

Indorama HBG00346

High-density polyethylene for blow-moulded bottles and containers up to 5 l

  • Blow moulding
  • Manufacturer: Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals
Melt flow rate (2.16 kg)
0.30 g/10 min
Density
0.946 g/cm³
Flexural modulus
645 MPa

Description

High-density polyethylene resin manufactured using the SCLAIRTECH solution polymerisation process, offering medium molecular weight with broad molecular weight distribution. As a copolymer it combines very high impact strength and excellent environmental stress crack resistance with good stiffness, and is therefore especially suitable for the production of bottles, containers and technical hollow articles up to 5 litres. It can be easily processed on standard polyethylene blow moulding machines.

Recommended applications

  • Toys
  • Detergent bottles
  • Softener bottles
  • Bottles for mineral oil and food products
  • Car care product bottles
  • Cosmetic bottles

Technical properties

PropertyValueUnitStandard
Melt flow rate (190 °C / 2.16 kg)0.30g/10 minASTM D 1238
Density0.946g/cm³ASTM D 792
Tensile strength at yield20MPaASTM D 638
Elongation at break55%ASTM D 638
Flexural yield strength24MPaASTM D 790
Flexural modulus645MPaASTM D 790
Vicat softening temperature128°CASTM D 1525
Shore D hardness63Shore DASTM D 2240

Typical manufacturer values: for guidance only, not product specifications. Source: technical data sheet by Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals (December 2016).

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Benefits
Excellent environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR), good processability, good impact strength and stiffness, and good melt strength
Processing temperature
Melt temperature between 170 and 200 °C
Food contact
Meets the requirements of FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 and Regulation (EU) 10/2011 when used unmodified and processed according to good manufacturing practice
Packaging
Natural-colour pellets in 25 kg bags