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SPB208

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SPB208 is a low density polyethylene (LDPE) specially designed for injection molding applications. With excellent processability and low viscosity during processing, it is ideal for products that require flexibility. This grade is additives-free and boasts a minimum carbon biobased content of 95%, as determined by ASTM D6866.

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Polymer Name: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Melt Flow Index:: 22.0 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Sustainable,
Sustainable Polyethylene
Materials Features
Good Flexibility,
Good Processability,
Low Viscosity

Applications & Uses

Markets
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Industries
Compounding,
Packaging
Applications
Packaging — Food & Beverage Packaging
Compounding — Masterbatches & Color Compounds
Packaging — Other Packaging Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Bucket,
Caps,
Masterbatches,
Pails,
Snap Closure,
Stadium Cups
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion,
Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form
Granules,
Pellets,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C14 Content95%ASTM D 6866
Control Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C, 2.16kg)22g/10 minASTM D1238
Density0.923g/cm³ASTM D1505
Typical Properties - Plaque Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield) ᵃ10MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break) ᵃ8MPaASTM D638
Elongation (at Break) ᵃ139%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) ᵇ250MPaASTM D790
Hardness ᶜ45-ASTM D2240
Vicat Softening Temperature (at 10 N) ᵇ87°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
DSL (Canada),
IECSC (China),
TSCA (USA)
Quality Standards
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