UTEC

Braskem America Brand

UTEC® is Braskem America’s premier line of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resins, known for their extraordinary strength and versatility. With molecular weights more than 10 times higher than standard High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins, products produced using UTEC® resins offer unparalleled performance across a wide range of demanding applications.

Key Features of UTEC®:

Exceptional Strength: UTEC®’s ultra-high molecular weight gives products remarkable durability, making it an ideal material

Lightweight Advantage: Products using UTEC® resin are approximately eight times lighter than steel, providing significant advantages in weight-sensitive applications.

Outstanding Wear Resistance: Products made of UTEC® resin exhibit high abrasion resistance, ensuring that parts last longer, even in environments with constant friction and wear.

High Impact Resistance: Materials made with UTEC® resin can absorb heavy impacts, making them suitable for tough, heavy-duty environments.

Self-Lubricating: With a very low coefficient of friction, UTEC® naturally reduces wear and tear, minimizing the need for additional lubrication.

Versatile Applications Across Industries:

UTEC® resins are designed to meet the needs of a diverse array of industries,

including:

Construction

Agriculture

Material Handling

Transportation

Textile

Pulp and Paper

Food and Beverage

Mining

Marine

Porous Plastics

Oil and Gas

High-Performance Fibers

Battery Separators

Wastewater Treatment

Product Range:

UTEC® resins are available in powder form, with products covering a broad spectrum of molecular weights and particle sizes. The molecular weight ranges from 3 million g/mol in the lower range, extending to an impressive 10 million g/mol in the higher range, ensuring there is a UTEC® solution for every need.

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Braskem AmericaUTEC® 5540

Average Molecular Weight:6000000.0 - 6000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:225.0 - 225.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC5540, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC5540'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.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC5540 Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 6 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC5540 resin are incredibly strong and durable.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC5540 resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well. This resin provides superior abrasion resistance vs. lower molecular weight resins.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC5540 resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC5540 stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC5540 resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC5540 resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 4040

Average Molecular Weight:4000000.0 - 4000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:225.0 - 225.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

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.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC4040 Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 4 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC4040 resin are incredibly strong and durable.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC4040 resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings. This resin provides superior impact strength vs. higher molecular weight resins.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC4040 resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC4040 stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC4040 resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC4040 resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 3040

Average Molecular Weight:3000000.0 - 3000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:225.0 - 225.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC3040, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC3040'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.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC3040 Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 3 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC3040 resin are incredibly strong and durable.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC3040 resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings. This resin provides superior impact strength vs. higher molecular weight resins.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC3040 resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC3040 stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC3040 resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC3040 resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 3041

Average Molecular Weight:3000000.0 - 3000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:160.0 - 160.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC3041, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC3041'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.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC3041 Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 3 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC3041 resin are incredibly strong and durable.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC3041 resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings. This resin provides superior impact strength vs. higher molecular weight resins.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC3041 resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC3041 stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC3041 resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC3041 resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 6540G

Average Molecular Weight:8000000.0 - 8000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:255.0 - 255.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC6540G, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC6540G'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. The larger average particle size of UTEC6540G makes it the preferred choice for converters struggling with dusting issues.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC6540G Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 8 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC6540G resin are incredibly strong and durable.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC6540G resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well. This resin provides superior abrasion resistance vs. lower molecular weight resins.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC6540G resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC6540G stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC6540G resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC6540G resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 5541

Average Molecular Weight:6000000.0 - 6000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:160.0 - 160.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC5541, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC5541'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.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC5541 Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 6 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC5541 resin are incredibly strong and durable.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC5541 resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well. This resin provides superior abrasion resistance vs. lower molecular weight resins.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC5541 resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC5541 stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC5541 resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC5541 resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 4041

Average Molecular Weight:4000000.0 - 4000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:160.0 - 160.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC4041, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC4041'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.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC4041 Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 4 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC4041 resin are incredibly strong and durable.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC4041 resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings. This resin provides superior impact strength vs. higher molecular weight resins.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC4041 resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC4041 stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC4041 resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC4041 resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 6540

Average Molecular Weight:8000000.0 - 8000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:225.0 - 225.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC6540, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC6540'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.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC6540 Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 8 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC6540 resin are incredibly strong and durable.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC6540 resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well. This resin provides superior abrasion resistance vs. lower molecular weight resins.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC6540 resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC6540 stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC6540 resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC6540 resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of

industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 6541

Average Molecular Weight:8000000.0 - 8000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:160.0 - 160.0 microns
Processing Methods:Ram Extrusion, Compression Molding
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Discover the superior performance of Braskem America’s UTEC6541, a leading Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin. UTEC6541'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.

Key Features of Products Produced with UTEC6541 Resin:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 8 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC6541 resin are incredibly strong and durable.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC6541 resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well. This resin provides superior abrasion resistance vs. lower molecular weight resins.

Excellent Impact Strength: Products made of UTEC6541 resin can absorb and withstand heavy impacts, making them perfect for demanding applications, especially in low-temperature settings.

Low Coefficient of Friction: This self-lubricating material reduces friction in products, enabling smoother operation with less maintenance.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC6541 stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

Lightweight and Strong: Products using UTEC6541 resin combine lightweight convenience with high strength.

Applications:

UTEC6541 resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of industrial applications, including:

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Agriculture: Ideal for equipment, machinery, and silos that demand high impact, abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.

Food Processing: Safe for use in food-contact applications.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Recreation and Winter & Water Sports: Great for products that benefit from its self-lubricating properties.

Automotive and Transportation: Ideal for components that require high impact, wear resistance, or noise reduction.

Oil and Gas: Perfect for applications needing chemical resistance and durability.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 5542F

Average Molecular Weight:7000000.0 - 7000000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:120.0 - 120.0 microns
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Chemical Family:Polyolefins, Polyethylenes
Applicable Processes:Paper Manufacturing
Synonyms:Ethene polymer, Ethylene polymer, Evanite Submicro

Discover the robust performance of Braskem America’s UTEC5542F, an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin that excels with its high molecular weight, significantly higher than standard High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins. Offering a smaller average particle size, UTEC5542F is specifically designed for the battery separator market but is versatile enough for various other applications.

Key Features of UTEC5542F:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 7 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC5542F resin are incredibly strong and durable.

Excellent Mechanical Properties: Products using UTEC5542F resin offer high tensile strength and elongation, ensuring performance under stress.

Optimized Particle Size: The product features a finely tuned particle size distribution, with an average particle size of 120 microns, making it ideal for applications, such as battery separators and porous membranes.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC5542F stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC5542F resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well.

Applications:

UTEC5542F resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of applications, including:

Battery Separators: Perfect for lead-acid battery separators, providing reliable performance and longevity.

Synthetic Paper: Suitable for producing high-quality synthetic paper with excellent durability.

Porous Plastics: Ideal for applications requiring controlled porosity and a finely tuned particle distribution.

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.

Chemical Processing: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh chemicals.

Industrial and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for parts exposed to harsh conditions and heavy use.

Wear Parts: Ideal for high-wear components like liners and wear strips.

Braskem AmericaUTEC® 7542F

Average Molecular Weight:9500000.0 - 9500000.0 g/mol
Average Particle Size:125.0 - 125.0 microns
Polymer Name:Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Chemical Family:Polyolefins, Polyethylenes
Applicable Processes:Paper Manufacturing
Synonyms:Ethene polymer, Ethylene polymer, Evanite Submicro

Discover the robust performance of Braskem America’s UTEC7542F, an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) resin that excels with its high molecular weight, significantly higher than standard High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins. Offering a smaller average particle size, UTEC7542F is specifically designed for the battery separator market but is versatile enough for various other applications.

Key Features of UTEC7542F:

Ultra High Molecular Weight: With a molecular weight of 9.5 × 106 g/mol, products produced from UTEC7542F resin are incredibly strong and durable.

Excellent Mechanical Properties: Products using UTEC7542F resin offer high tensile strength and elongation, ensuring performance under stress.

Optimized Particle Size: The product features a finely tuned particle size distribution, with an average particle size of 125 microns, making it ideal for applications, such as battery separators and porous membranes.

Chemical Resistance: UTEC7542F stands up to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring long-term product performance.

High Abrasion Resistance: Products using UTEC7542F resin are built to last in tough environments, resisting wear and tear exceptionally well.

Applications:

UTEC7542F resin is ideal for products spanning a variety of applications, including:

Battery Separators: Perfect for lead-acid battery separators, providing reliable performance and longevity.

Synthetic Paper: Suitable for producing high-quality synthetic paper with excellent durability.

Porous Plastics: Ideal for applications requiring controlled porosity and a finely tuned particle distribution.

Material Handling: Excellent for liners, chutes, and other wear-prone surfaces, such as conveyor belts and guide rails.