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HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) B2555

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HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) B2555 is a medium molecular weight high density polyethylene resin used for blow molding. Blow molded parts made from this resin exhibit high stiffness, good impact strength and good Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (ESCR).

Polymer Name: Bimodal Polyethylene (Bimodal PE), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins

Polymer Name

Bimodal Polyethylene (Bimodal PE),

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Bimodal Molecular Weight Distribution,

Excellent Toughness,

Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR),

Good Impact Strength,

High Stiffness,

Medium Molecular Weight

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Other Industrial Applications

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Industrial — Other Industrial Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Industrial & Transport Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Blown Containers,

Containers,

Household Goods,

Industrial Containers

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blow Molding

Applications

• Small and medium size containers for household and industrial chemicals.

Processing conditions

Typical processing conditions: 160 – 200 ºC

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield27MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break34MPaASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Break740%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus1200MPaASTM D790
Tensile Impact200kJ/m2ASTM D1822
Izod Impact, Notched 23ºC10kJ/m2ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Notched -30ºC5kJ/m2ASTM D256
Hardness68Shore DASTM D2240
ESCR (Igepal10%) F5063Hr.ASTM D1693
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Temperature at 10N127ºCASTM D1525
Neat Resin Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
MFR (190ºC/2.16Kg)0.3g/10minASTM D1238
MFR (190ºC/5.0Kg)1.4g/10minASTM D1240
Density0.954g/cm3ASTM D792 Method A

Storage & Handling

Storage and handling

B2555 should be stored in a dry cool place with adequate ventilation and protected from UV-light at temperatures below 50°C. It is advisable to process polyethylene resins within 6 months after delivery.