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Braskem America GE7252XP

Braskem GE7252XP is a bimodal high density polyethylene developed for the manufacturing of caps and closures to carbonated soft drinks. This grade offers a good balance between chemical and mechanical resistance and good processability.

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Polymer Name: Bimodal Polyethylene (Bimodal PE), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Injection Molding

Additives Included: Slip Agent

Melt Flow Index:: 2.0 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Slip Agent
Chemical Family
Polyethylenes,
Polyolefins
Polymer Name
Bimodal Polyethylene (Bimodal PE),
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Resin
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Chemical Resistant,
Good Mechanical Properties,
Good Processability

Applications & Uses

Markets
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Industries
Packaging
Applications
Packaging — Cosmetic Packaging
Packaging — Food & Beverage Packaging
Packaging — Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Caps,
Closures,
Cosmetic Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Compression Molding,
Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Control Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.952g/cm³D 792
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16 kg)2g/10 minD 1238
Typical Properties - Plaque Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature (Under Load at 0.455 MPa)65°CD 648
Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (Notch 0.3 mm; 50°C; 10% Igepal CO630)35h/F50D 1693
Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (Notch 0.3 mm; 50°C; 100% Igepal CO630)65h/F50D 1693
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant1200MPaD 2240
Izod Impact Strength65J/mD 256
Shore D Hardness62D 1693
Tensile Strength at Break36MPaD 638
Tensile Strength at Yield27MPaD 638
Vicat Softening Temperature (at 10 N)126°CD 1525

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Processes

Compression Molding, Injectionon molding