UTEC® 4040
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC4040, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC4040's advanced molecular structure can provide unmatched properties, including superior abrasion resistance, outstanding impact strength, and a low coefficient of friction, making it an ideal self-lubricating material for various industrial applications.\n\nKey Features of Products Produced with UTEC4040 Resin:\nUltra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 4 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC4040 resin are incredibly strong and durable.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
- Polyolefins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- UTEC
- Polymer Name
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
- Processing Methods
- Compression Molding, Ram Extrusion
- Average Particle Size
- 225.0 microns
- Average Molecular Weight
- 4,000,000.0 g/mol
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Soluble In
- Organic Solvent Soluble
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Abrasion Resistant
- Extremely High Molecular Weight
- Good Impact Strength
- Impact Resistance
- Low Coefficient of Friction
- Low Friction
- Self Lubricating
- Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
- Chemical Inventories
- TSCA (USA)
- Certifications and Compliance
- SARA 311/312
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Filters
- Pipes
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Known For
Applications which require a good balance of impact and wear resistance - technical parts and RAM extruded/compression molded rods, sheets, profiles, and pipes.
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Molecular Weight | 4.0 x 10⁶ | g/mol | Internal Method |
| Average Particle Size (Dp50) | 190 | μm | ASTM D 1921 |
| Bulk Density | 0.45 | g/cm³ | ASTM D 1895 |
| Density | 0.925 | g/cm³ | ASTM D 792 |
Table 2 of 5
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion Index (Reference Stainless Steel SAE1020 = 100) | 23 | — | Sand slurry - Internal |
| Charpy Impact Strength | min. 130 | kJ/m² | ISO 11542-2 |
| Hardness (15 sec) | 58 | Shore D | ISO 868 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | min. 30 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 17 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 3 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 133 | °C | ASTM D 3418 |
Table 4 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Elongation | min. 350 | % | ISO 527 |
Table 5 of 5
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistivity | min. 10¹² | ohm | ASTM D 257 |
| Volume Resistivity | min. 10¹⁴ | ohm.cm | ASTM D 257 |
