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Ipiranga GE 5255

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Braskem

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Product Description
The resin GE 5255 is a high density polyethylene copolymer, developed for raffia extrusion, and leno and raschel fabrics. It is used is plasticulture and custruction industry.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Copolymer
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • High Density
Uses 
  • Bags
  • Construction Applications
  • Fabrics
  • Fibers
  • Netting
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Filament Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ASTM D1238
190°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
190°C/21.6 kg
g/10 min
  
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (100% Igepal, F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693B
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D638
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Flexural Modulus - 2% Secant
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 15 sec)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 2
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Density, High Specific Gravity.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (2), ASTM (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Adapter Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Loading 1 (10 N)
 
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