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SHC7260

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SHC7260 is a high-density polyethylene tailored for injection molding, offering high hardness and stiffness, along with low warpage tendency. This grade's organoleptic properties make it ideal for water caps applications. Notably, it contains a minimum biobased carbon content of 94%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Compound

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Injection Molding

Melt Flow Index:: 7.2 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Low Carbon Footprint (PCF),
Sustainable,
Sustainable Polyethylene
Materials Features
Good Organoleptic Properties,
Good Stiffness,
High Hardness,
Low Carbon Content,
Low Warpage

Applications & Uses

Markets
Consumer Goods,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Industries
Consumer,
Packaging
Applications
Packaging — Cosmetic Packaging
Packaging — Food & Beverage Packaging
Consumer — Housewares
Packaging — Industrial & Transport Packaging
Packaging — Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Consumer — Sports & Recreation
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Bottle Caps,
Bottle Crates,
Bucket,
Caps,
Cosmetic Packaging,
Fibers,
Fish Crates,
Housewares,
Industrial Containers,
Lids,
Nonwovens,
Pails,
Pallets,
Rigid Packaging,
Safety Helmets,
Toilet Seats,
Toys,
Vegetable Crates,
Wine Corks
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Compression Molding,
Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form
Granules,
Pellets,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C14 Contentmin. 94%ASTM D 6866
Control Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C, 2.16kg)7.2g/10 minASTM D1238
Density0.959g/cm³ASTM D792
Typical Properties - Plaque Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield) ᵃ29MPaASTM D638
Elongation (at Yield) ᵃ7.5%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) ᵇ1365MPaASTM D2240
Hardness ᶜ63-ASTM D2240
Izod Impact Strength ᵇ35J/mASTM D256
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 0.455 MPa) ᵇ74°CASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature (at 10 N) ᵇ126°CASTM D1525
Note

Typical Properties - Plaque Properties:

  • Test specimens from compression molded plaque according to ASTM D4703. Plaque Thickness: a) 2mm. b) 3mm c) 6mm. NB = No break

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA),
EC No.1907/2006
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
ISHL (Japan),
KECI (Korea),
NCI (Vietnam),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)
Quality Standards
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