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Petkim PETILEN H5-21T

Petkim PETILEN H5-21T is a low density polyethylene resin produced by high pressure tubular process. Having medium average molecular weight, the product is developed for general purpose applications. PETILEN H5-21T contains no additives.

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Housewares
  • Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
  • Food & Beverage Packaging
  • Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
  • Film & Foil Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
  • Film & Foil Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Specialty Coatings
  • Other Specialty Coatings

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
  • Polyolefins

Other characteristics

Polymer Name
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Melt Flow Index
4.7 - 4.7 g/10 min
Processing Methods

Compounding, Extrusion, Extrusion Coating, Injection Molding

Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • 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
  • Caps
  • Closures
  • Cosmetic Packaging
  • Foil Coatings
  • Kitchenware
  • Thin Coatings
  • Toys
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Recommended Processing Conditions
Extrusion coating applications;
Typical melt temperature
280-330°CInjection molding applications;
Typical melt temperature
180 - 230°C
Typical mold temperature
10 - 40°C
Processing conditions should be optimized for different equipment design.
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Compounding
  • Extrusion
  • Extrusion Coating
  • Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength at Yield8MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break12MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break625%ASTM D638
Hardness46Shore DASTM D2240

Table 2 of 3

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16 kg)4.7g/10 minASTM D1238
Density, 23°C0.921g/cm³ASTM D1505
Melting Point (DSC, 2nd heating)108°CASTM D3418

Table 3 of 3

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Vicat Softening Point, 10 N89°CASTM D1525

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