Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Application
Grade 293-285D is intended for processing by extrusion method into film of minimum 5 µm thickness used for cold food packaging and other purposes such as bags, various packages.
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 0.943 - 0.949 | g/cm3 | — |
| Melt Flow Index | 0.4 - 0.7 | g/10 min | — |
| Melt Flow Index Spread within a Batch | ± 10 | % | — |
| Number of Inclusions | max. 3 | pieces | — |
| Weight Content of Ash | max. 0.06 | % | — |
| Weight Content of Volatile Substances | max. 0.09 | % | — |
| Tensile Yield Strength | min. 17 | MPa | — |
| Rupture Strength | min. 20.6 | MPa | — |
| Elongation at Break | min. 700 | % | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packing
Product is packed in polyethylene bags (one bag net weight 25.00±0.25kg) and stacked on flat pallets with shrink film. Maximum gross weight of a bundle is 2 tons.
- Transportation
By all modes of transport.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Polyethylene shall be stored in enclosed dry space preventing from direct sunlight on shelves or pallets at least 5 cm from the floor and at least 1 m from heaters, at temperature max 30°C, relative humidity max 80 %. Prior to processing bags with polymer shall be kept in production area for at least 12 hrs.