High-density polyethylene (HDPE) · High-density polyethylene copolymer with broad molecular weight distribution
LITEN BB 29 H
High-density polyethylene for blow moulding and extrusion of technical parts
- Melt flow rate (2.16 kg)
- 0.18–0.30 g/10 min
- Density
- 953–957 kg/m³
- ESCR F50
- min. 100 h
Description
LITEN BB 29 H is a copolymer with broad molecular weight distribution, suitable for blow moulding and extrusion. It exhibits an excellent balance of processability, stiffness and environmental stress crack resistance. Its typical application is the manufacture of technical parts.
Recommended applications
- Blow-moulded technical parts
- Extruded technical parts
Technical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt flow rate (190 °C / 2.16 kg) | 0.18–0.30 | g/10 min | ISO 1133-1 |
| Melt flow rate (190 °C / 5 kg) | 0.95–1.50 | g/10 min | ISO 1133-1 |
| Melt flow rate ratio (21.6 kg / 2.16 kg) | 80–160 | ISO 1133-1 | |
| Density (23 ± 0.1 °C) | 953–957 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183-2 |
| Yellowness index | max. B | standard | ASTM D 1925 |
| Volatile matter content | max. 0.1 | % | ISO 1269 |
| Tensile strength at yield | min. 24 | MPa | ISO 527-1 |
| Flexural modulus of elasticity | min. 1,100 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Notched Charpy impact strength (23 °C) | min. 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1 |
| Notched Charpy impact strength (-30 °C) | min. 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1 |
| Vicat softening temperature | min. 124 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR), F50 | min. 100 | h | ASTM D 1693 |
| Slow crack growth resistance (FNCT, 9 MPa / 50 °C), informative value | 8 | h | ISO 16770 |
Material specification: manufacturer's ranges and minimum values (the FNCT is an informative value only). Source: technical data sheet by Unipetrol RPA (Grupo ORLEN) (October 2013).
More information
- ISO designation
- ISO 1872-PE,B,50-T012
- Food contact
- Meets the hygienic requirements for materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs of Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) 10/2011, including amendments