Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
Blown film extrusion: thin shrink film, heavy duty bagsBlow molding: bottles
- Recommended Processing Conditions
Blown film extrusion applications;
Typical zone temperatures: 150 - 210°C
Typical melt temperature: 185 - 205°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) | 0.85 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density, 23°C | 0.921 | g/cm | ASTM D1239 |
| Melting Point (DSC, 2nd heating) | 109 | °C | ASTM D1240 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Vicat Softening Point, 10 N | 95 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 12 | MPa | ASTM D1241 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 11 | MPa | ASTM D1242 |
| Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 25 | MPa | ASTM D1243 |
| Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 21 | MPa | ASTM D1244 |
| Elongation at Break, MD | min. 200 | % | ASTM D1245 |
| Elongation at Break, TD | min. 500 | % | ASTM D1246 |
| Tear Strength, MD | 180 | cN | ASTM D1247 |
| Tear Strength, TD | 240 | cN | ASTM D1248 |
| Dart Drop Impact, F52 | 200 | g | ASTM D1249 |
| Coefficient of Friction | min. 0.8 | — | ASTM D1250 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Haze | 7.2 | % | ASTM D1251 |
| Gloss at 45° | 68 | GU | ASTM D1252 |
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.