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Braskem America HDF1050

Braskem HDF1050 is a high molecular weight high density polyethylene copolymer (HDPE) with broad bimodal weight distribution developed for the blown film segment. Films made with this resin offer high stiffness, good heat sealing response and resistance to trait propagation.\nFor more information regarding REACH, please visit Braskem's REACH site

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
  • Polyolefins

Other characteristics

Polymer Name
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Melt Flow Index
9.5 g/10 min
Processing Methods
Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion
Note

Film properties tested with a monolayer 12 µm thickness blown film, blow up ratio: 4.5, die gap: 1.2 mm. MD=Machine direction, TD= Transversal direction. The optimum processing conditions will vary according to the type of equipment used and cannot be considered as performance guarantee.

Technology
Plastics
Material Features
  • Bimodal Molecular Weight Distribution
  • Excellent Stiffness
  • Good Heat Sealing Response
  • Good Resistance to Trait Propagation
  • High Molecular Weight
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)
Certifications and Compliance

Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA); FDA 40 CFR 122.21; FDA 40 CFR 122.42

Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
Film
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Blown Film Extrusion
  • Extrusion
  • Film Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Dart Drop Impact220gASTM D1709/A
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)22MPaASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (MD)60MPaASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (TD)31MPaASTM D882
Strain at Yield (TD)6%ASTM D882
Strain at Break (MD)240%ASTM D882
Strain at Break (TD)380%ASTM D882
Elasticity Modulus (Secant 1%, MD)665MPaASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield26MPaASTM D 638
Elas9city Modulus (Secant 1%, TD)609MPaASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break38MPaASTM D 638
ElmendorfTear Strength (TD)39gFASTM D1922

Table 2 of 2

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density0.949g/cm³ASTM D-792
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16Kg)0.06g/10ASTM D-1238
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/21.6Kg)9.5g/10 minASTM D-1238
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5Kg)0.3g/10 minASTM D-1238

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