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
Blow molding: various food bottles, medium size containers, kitchen goods
Monofilaments, raffia, LDPE/LLDPE coex films (in middle layer of coex films to increase stiffness and mechanical properties) Sheet extrusion
- Recommended Processing Conditions
Blow molding applications;Typical barrel temperature: 180 - 200°CTypical melt temperature: 190 - 210°CProcessing conditions should be optimized for different equipment design.
Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 28 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 31 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 1115 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus, 23°C | 1150 | MPa | TS EN ISO 181 |
| Izod Impact Strength at 23°C (notched) | 300 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Hardness | 65 | Shore D | ASTM D2240 |
| Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (10% Igepal, F50) | 16 | h | ASTM D1693 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16 kg) | 0.36 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density, 23°C | 0.961 | g/cm³ | ASTM D1505 |
| Melting Point (DSC, 2nd heating) | 134 | °C | ASTM D3418 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Vicat Softening Point, 10 N | 128 | g/10 min | ASTM D1525 |
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.