SLH218
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
SLH218 is a LLDPE Hexene copolymer, expertly crafted by Braskem. This grade delivers an optimal balance of optical properties, mechanical properties (especially stretchability), sealability, and processability. It contains very low gel content, ensuring smooth processing. With a minimum biobased carbon content of 84%, determined according to ASTM D6866, SLH218 upholds sustainable practices while offering versatile performance in various applications.\nFor more information regarding REACH, please visit Braskem's REACH site
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Pipes & Plumbing
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Jacketing & Insulation
Product Families
- Polyolefins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- I'm green bio-based
- Polymer Name
- Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
- Melt Flow Index
- 2.3 g/10 min
- Processing Methods
Blown Film Extrusion, Cast Film Extrusion, Coextrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion
- Note
(1) 23μm thickness film, processed in a 3 layer coextruder; (2) Highlight tested at 300%; a Film with 38 microns produce in a 40mm extruder and a blow‐up ratio of 2.2:1. (MD = extrusion direction and TD = transversal direction).
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Azo Colorants-free
- Azo Dyes-free
- Bio-based
- Carbon Black-free
- Dye Free
- Low Carbon Footprint (PCF)
- Pigment-free
- Recyclable
- Quality Standards
- In Preview
- Material Features
- Excellent Sealability
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Good Optical Properties
- Good Processability
- Good Stretchability
- Low Carbon Content
- Low Gel
- Renewable Resource Content
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- NZIoC (New Zealand)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- TCSI (Taiwan)
- Certifications and Compliance
- ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 105/1999
- ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 326/2019
- ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 56/2012
- ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 91/2001
- Directive 1333/2008/EC
- EC No. 2023/2006
- EC No.1907/2006
- MERCOSUR Resolution GMC No. 02/12
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Polyethylene Cross-Linked (PEX)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Blown Films
- Cable Insulation
- Cables
- Cast Films
- Cosmetic Packaging
- Electrical Insulation
- Film
- Flexible Packaging
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion
- Cast Film Extrusion
- Coextrusion
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| C14 Content | min. 84 | % | ASTM D 6866 |
Table 2 of 3
20 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlight ‐ Ul Mate Test ¹ ² | 400.0 | % | ASTM D4649 |
| Highlight ‐ Puncture ¹ ² | 2.6 | kg | ASTM D4649 |
| Highlight ‐ Retention Maximum Force ¹ ² | 3.1 | kg | ASTM D4649 |
| Highlight ‐ Retention Ending Force ¹ ² | 2.0 | kg | ASTM D4649 |
| Highlight ‐ Retention Loss ¹ ² | 35.0 | % | ASTM D4649 |
| Highlight ‐ Cling ¹ ² | 29.0 | g | ASTM D4649 |
| Highlight ‐ Unwind Force ¹ ² | 3.7 | kgf | ASTM D4649 |
| Highlight ‐ Sond level ¹ ² | 73.0 | dB | ASTM D4649 |
| Highlight ‐ Elongation Force ¹ ² | 34.0 | kgf | ASTM D4649 |
| Haze | 3.0 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Gloss (Angle 45°) | 95.0 | % | ASTM D2457 |
| Tensile Strength (at Break, MD) ᵃ | 40.0 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
Table 3 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C, 2.16kg) | 2.3 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density | 0.916 | g/cm³ | ASTM D1505 |
