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Quattor PE UB-1912

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Quattor Petroquímica

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Product Description
Low Density Polyethylene produced under high pressure conditions in an autoclave reactor. It offers excellent dimensional stability and processability.

This resin is recommended to produce blow molded parts and medium resistance films.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
  • South America
  
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Processability
Uses 
  • Blow Molding Applications
  • Film
  
Agency Ratings 
 
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
  • Film 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
     ASTM D638
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Secant Modulus
     ASTM D882
1% Secant, MD: 1.5 mil, Blown Film
psi
  
1% Secant, TD: 1.5 mil, Blown Film
psi
  
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D882
MD: Break, 1.5 mil, Blown Film
psi
  
TD: Break, 1.5 mil, Blown Film
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D882
MD: Break, 1.5 mil, Blown Film
%
  
TD: Break, 1.5 mil, Blown Film
%
  
Dart Drop Impact (1.5 mil, Blown Film)
g
 ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ASTM D1922
MD: 1.5 mil, Blown Film
g
  
TD: 1.5 mil, Blown Film
g
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 2
Melting Temperature
°F
 ASTM D3418
Additional Information
Film data obtained on 38 µm thickness film produced on a 70 mm extruder, blow up ratio 2.2:1, die gap 1.2 mm
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ANVISA (1), USP (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
  
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Blow-up Ratio: 2.0 to 4.5:1
Minimum Thickness: 30 microns single layer

Blow Molding Conditions
  • Temperature Profile: 140 to 175°C
  • Mold Temperature: 30°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Rate B (120°C/h), Loading 1 (10 N)
 
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