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SPB608

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SPB608 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. Injection molded products made with this resin exhibit good 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:: 30.0 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,
Tile Backing
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion,
Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form
Granules,
Pellets,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C14 Contentmin. 95%ASTM D 6866
Control Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C, 2.16kg)30g/10 minASTM D1238
Density0.915g/cm³ASTM D1505
Typical Properties - Plaque Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield) ᵃ8MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break) ᵃ9MPaASTM D638
Elongation (at Break) ᵃ390%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) ᵇ150MPaASTM D 790
Hardness ᶜ42-ASTM D 2240
Vicat Softening Temperature (at 10 N) ᵇ79°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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