Braskem America HDF1050

Braskem HDF1050 is a high molecular weight high density polyethylene copolymer (HDPE) with broad bimodal weight distribution developed for the blown film segment. Films made with this resin offer high stiffness, good heat sealing response and resistance to trait propagation.

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Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Processing Methods: Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion

Melt Flow Index:: 9.5 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyethylenes,
Polyolefins
Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Bimodal Molecular Weight Distribution,
Excellent Stiffness,
Good Heat Sealing Response,
Good Resistance to Trait Propagation,
High Molecular Weight

Applications & Uses

Industries: Films
Applications: Films — Blown Films
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Film
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Blown Film Extrusion,
Extrusion,
Film Extrusion

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dart Drop Impact	220	g	ASTM D1709/A
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)	22	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (MD)	60	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (TD)	31	MPa	ASTM D882
Strain at Yield (TD)	6	%	ASTM D882
Strain at Break (MD)	240	%	ASTM D882
Strain at Break (TD)	380	%	ASTM D882
Elasticity Modulus (Secant 1%, MD)	665	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield	26	MPa	ASTM D 638
Elas9city Modulus (Secant 1%, TD)	609	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break	38	MPa	ASTM D 638
ElmendorfTear Strength (TD)	39	gF	ASTM D1922
Elasticity Modulus (Secant 1%)	1060	MPa	ASTM D 638
ESCR (10% Igepal)	min. 1000	h	ASTM D 1693
Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C)	384	J/m	ASTM D 256/A

Control Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	0.949	g/cm³	ASTM D-792
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16Kg)	0.06	g/10	ASTM D-1238
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/21.6Kg)	9.5	g/10 min	ASTM D-1238
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5Kg)	0.3	g/10 min	ASTM D-1238

Note

Film properties tested with a monolayer 12 µm thickness blown film, blow up ratio: 4.5, die gap: 1.2 mm. MD=Machine direction, TD= Transversal direction. The optimum processing conditions will vary according to the type of equipment used and cannot be considered as performance guarantee.

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories: TSCA (USA)