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Arak HDPE BL5

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Arak Petrochemical Corporation

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Product Description
BL5 is a high density polyethylene grade with high molecular weight, suitable for blow moulding applications.
Characteristics:
  • High toughness.
  • Good impact strength.
  • Good stress cracking resistance.
Typical applications are:
  • Large containers above 10 litres capacity.
  • Semi-finished stocks.

* BL5 is suitable for food contact.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Toughness
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Molecular Weight
Uses 
  • Blow Molding Applications
  • Containers
  • Stock Material for Machining
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
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
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Toughness, Tough, Good Impact Resistance, High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, High Molecular Weight, High MW.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2plax, 0.5 bar
 
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