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Arak HDPE BL3

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Arak Petrochemical Corporation

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Product Description
BL3 is a high density polyethylene grade with broad molecular weight distribution, suitable for blow moulding applications.
Characteristics:
  • High rigidity.
  • Good flow ability.
  • Good impact strength.
  • Good stress cracking resistance.
Typical applications are:
  • Containers ranging from a few ml up to 10 litres.
  • Sheets for thermoforming.

* BL3 is suitable for food contact.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Flow
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Rigidity
  • Wide Molecular Weight Distribution
Uses 
  • Blow Molding Applications
  • Containers
  • Sheet
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
  • Thermoforming
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 DIN 53479
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/5.0 kg)
g/10 min
 DIN 53735
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance 2 (158°F)
hr
 Internal Method
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
 DIN 53453
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Yellowness Index
YI
 DIN 6167
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Arak HDPE BL3, Arak HDPE , ArakHDPEBL3, ArakHDPE, HDPEBL 3, HDPEBL3, HDPE, BL 3, BL3, Polyethylene, High Density, Polyethylene High Density, Polyethylene, PE, Arak Petrochemical, PolyethyleneHighDensity, 3BL, 3HDPEBL
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Flow, High Rigidity, High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, Good Impact Resistance, Wide Molecular Weight Distribution, Wide MW Distribution, Broad Molecular Weight Distribution.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2plax, 0.5 bar
 
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