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Indothene HD HD55EF010

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Reliance Industries Limited

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Product Description
Indothene-HD HD55EF010 is a high density polyethylene grade produced using the process know-how of M/s. BP Chemicals, specially formulated to manufacture oriented monofilament products. It has narrow molecular weight distribution and has very good processability, less motor load and high output combined with very good elongation and filament properties to make it a grade of choice.

FOOD CONTACT APPLICATIONS :
This grade meets the requirements of Indian Standard IS-10146-1982 on "Polyethylene for its safe use in contact with food stuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water". It also conforms to the positive list of constituents as approved in IS:10141:1982. The grade complies with FDA regulation : CFR title 21 , 177.1520, Olefin polymer.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Processability
  • High Elongation
  • Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
Uses 
  • Filaments
  • Netting
  • Rope
  • Textile Applications
  • Twine
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Filament Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Yield, 0.126 in, Injection Molded)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Yield, 0.126 in, Injection Molded)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 2 (0.126 in, Injection Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Elongation, Good Impact Resistance, Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution, Narrow MW Distribution, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Stretching temp (Oven): 80° to 95°C
Stretch ratio: 6.0 to 8.0
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type I
 
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