Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
Blown film extrusion: shrink films, construction and agricultural films, heavy duty bags and sacks
Blow molding: containers and bottles
Pipe extrusion: drip irrigation pipes
- Recommended Processing Conditions
Film extrusion applications;
Typical zone temperature: 160 - 220°C
Typical melt temperature: 190 - 210°C
Typical blow-up ratio (BUR): 2:1 - 3:1
Processing conditions should be optimized for different equipment design.
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Film Properties
- Optical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16 kg) | 0.3 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density, 23°C | 0.92 | g/cm³ | ASTM D1505 |
| Melting Point (DSC, 2nd heating) | 110 | °C | ASTM D3418 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Vicat Softening Point, 10 N | 98 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 12 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 11 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 26 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 23 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break, MD | min. 250 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break, TD | min. 500 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Tear Strength, MD | 240 | cN | ASTM D1922 |
| Tear Strength, TD | 260 | cN | ASTM D1922 |
| Dart Drop Impact, F51 | 260 | g | ASTM D1709A |
| Coefficient of Friction | min. 0.6 | — | ASTM D1894 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Haze | 9.3 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Gloss at 45° | 58 | GU | ASTM D2457 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Recycling
The product is not hazardous or toxic and it is suitable for recycling using available recycling methods.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
The material is packaged in PE bags or in PP Big Bags. The product should be stored in a dry area with an ambient temperature below 50°C. It should be kept away from sunlight, sparks, heat and flame.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Inappropriate storage conditions can lead to bad smell, color changes and the deterioration in physical properties. It is advised to process PE resins within 6 months after delivery