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Safrene® F 7740F2

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Safrene® F 7740F2 is a high density polyethylene resin which is a medium molecular weight grade ideally suited to the extrusion and subsequent knitting of tapes and monofilaments typically used in agricultural pockets and shade netting. Safrene® F 7740F2 High Density Polyethylene Resin is also used for film extrusion applications where excellent roll geometry is required. As a film it exhibits an excellent barrier to moisture. Safrene® F 7740F2 High Density Polyethylene Resin contains slip and antistatic additives.

Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Film Extrusion

Additives Included: Anti-Static Agent, Slip Agent

Melt Flow Index: 0.4 - 0.4 g/10 min

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Monofilaments
  • Stretched tapes
  • Films for lamination
  • Co-extruded films
  • Drip-bag over pouches
Processing Conditions
Typical processing conditions Extrusion Film Extrusion
Feed Zone (°C) 170 170
Die (°C) 250 - 260 210 - 220
Melt Temp (°C) 210 - 250 190 - 240
Safripol Medical Application Policy

Safripol will not knowingly sell or sample any product or service (“Product”) into any commercial or developmental application that is intended for:
a. permanent (Long term) contact with internal body fluids or internal body tissues. Long term is a use which exceeds 72 continuous hours.
b. use in cardiac prosthetic devices regardless of the length of time involved; (Cardiac prosthetic devices include, but are not limited to, pacemaker leads and devices, artificial hearts, heart valves, intra-aortic balloons and control systems, and ventricular bypass assisted devices);
c. use as a critical component in medical devices that support or sustain human life; or
d. use specifically by pregnant women or in applications designed specifically to promote or interfere with human reproduction.
Additionally, all Products intended for use in pharmaceutical applications, other than pharmaceutical packaging, must pass the current Pharmaceutical Liability Guidelines.
● New business opportunities require a business assessment prior to sale or sampling of Safripol products.
● Authorized distributors and resellers will adhere to this medical policy.
● Safripol does not endorse or claim suitability of their products for specific medical applications. It is the responsibility of the medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturer to determine that the Safripol product is safe, lawful, and technically suitable for the intended use.
SAFRIPOL MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY OF ANY SAFRIPOL PRODUCT FOR USE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/ 5 kg)1.9g/10minISO 1133
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/ 2.16 kg)0.4g/10minISO 1133
Density0.946g/cm3ISO 1183
Viscosity Number270Shore DISO 1628-3
Spiral Flow Test32MPaInternal
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness60Shore DISO 868
Tensile Yield21MPaISO 527
Ultimate Tensile33MPaISO 527
Ultimate Elongationmin. 600%ISO 527
Flexural Modulus (3.5% Deflection)17MPaISO 178
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23 °C)15kJ/m2ISO 179
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30 °C)8kJ/m2ISO 179
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Point B (50N)73°CISO 306B
Crystalline Melting Range130-133°CISO 3146-85

Regulatory & Compliance

Food Contact Compliance

Safrene® F 7740F2 High Density Polyethylene Resin should comply with Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c)3.2a food contact regulations when used unmodified and processed according to good manufacturing practices for food contact applications. The purchaser remains responsible for determining whether the use complies with all relevant regulations.