Petkim PETILEN H2-8
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
Petkim PETILEN H2-8 is a low density polyethylene resin produced by high pressure autoclave process. The product has medium molecular weight distribution and medium melt flow rate. Developed for general purpose coating and blown film applications, PETILEN H2-8 contains no additives.
Product families
Applications
- Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates
- Other Packaging Materials
- Other Specialty Coatings
Product Families
- Polyolefins
Other characteristics
- Polymer Name
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Melt Flow Index
- 2.4 - 2.4 g/10 min
- Processing Methods
Blown Film Extrusion, Coating, Extrusion, Film Extrusion
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- Storage
Inappropriate storage conditions can lead to bad smell, color changes and the deterioration in physical properties. It is advised to process PE resins within 6 months after delivery
- PACKAGING
The material is packaged in PE bags or in PP Big Bags. The product should be stored in a dry area with an ambient temperature below 50°C. It should be kept away from sunlight, sparks, heat and flame.
- Recycling
The product is not hazardous or toxic and it is suitable for recycling using available recycling methods
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Hazardous
- Non-Toxic
- Recyclable
- Certifications and Compliance
- Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Film
- Laminates
- Rigid Films
- Rigid Packaging
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Recommended Processing Conditions
- Film extrusion applications;
- Typical zone temperature
- 140 - 175°C
- Typical melt temperature
- 160 - 175°C
- Typical blow-up ratio (BUR)
- 2:1 - 3:1
- Processing conditions should be optimized for different equipment design.
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion
- Coating
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16 kg) | 2.4 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density, 23°C | 0.919 | g/cm | ASTM D1239 |
| Melting Point (DSC, 2nd heating) | 110 | °C | ASTM D1240 |
Table 2 of 4
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Point, 10 N | 92 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
Table 3 of 4
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 11 | MPa | ASTM D1241 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 10 | MPa | ASTM D1242 |
| Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 23 | MPa | ASTM D1243 |
| Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 17 | MPa | ASTM D1244 |
| Elongation at Break, MD | 200 | % | ASTM D1245 |
| Elongation at Break, TD | 500 | % | ASTM D1246 |
| Tear Strength, MD | 330 | cN | ASTM D1247 |
| Tear Strength, TD | 240 | cN | ASTM D1248 |
| Dart Drop Impact, F54 | 120 | g | ASTM D1249 |
| Coefficient of Friction | 1 | — | ASTM D1250 |
Table 4 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 6.1 | % | ASTM D1251 |
| Gloss at 45° | 76 | GU | ASTM D1252 |
