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Borstar® FB1520

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
Borstar FB1520 is a bimodal polyethylene for high density film. Combining superior physical properties with excellent processability. Borstar FB1520 gives a strong and stiff film with high consistency. Material properties are best realised by processing at HDPE conditions. Borstar FB1520 contains antioxidant.

Borstar FB1520 is well suited for mono and coextrusion in a wide range of applications due to its unique balance of properties. Typical applications: Exclusive Carrier/Boutique bags, Thin protection Film, Thin Bags, Industrial Liners and Heavy Duty Bags.

Borstar FB1520 fulfils the food contact regulations in most countries. If required, contact your Borouge representative for a certificate.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Europe
  
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Processability
  • High Stiffness
  • High Strength
Uses 
  • Bags
  • Film
  • Heavy-duty Bags
  • Liners
  • Protective Coatings
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Coextrusion
  • Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ASTM D1238
190°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
190°C/21.6 kg
g/10 min
  
190°C/5.0 kg
g/10 min
  
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (10% Igepal, F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Film Puncture Energy (0.59 mil)
in·lb
 ASTM D5748
Film Puncture Force (0.59 mil)
lbf
 ASTM D5748
Secant Modulus
     ASTM D882
MD: 0.59 mil
psi
  
TD: 0.59 mil
psi
  
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D882
TD: Yield, 0.59 mil
psi
  
MD: Break, 0.59 mil
psi
  
TD: Break, 0.59 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D882
MD: Break, 0.59 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 0.59 mil
%
  
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ASTM D1922
MD: 0.59 mil
g
  
TD: 0.59 mil
g
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ISO 306
Melting Temperature
°F
 ISO 11357-3
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Borstar® FB1520, Borstar FB1520, Borstar® , Borstar, BorstarFB1520, FB 1520, FB1520, Polyethylene, High Density, Polyethylene High Density, HDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Borealis, PolyethyleneHighDensity, 1520FB
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Stiffness, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Heavy-duty Bags, Heavy Duty Bags, Protective Coatings, Protective Coating.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Neck height: >5 x die diameter
Blow up ratio: >3:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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