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Arak LLDPE HD3840UA

Linear Medium Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Arak Petrochemical Corporation

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Product Description
HD3840UA is a linear, UV stabilized virgin medium density polyethylene copolymer grade (MDPE), with a narrow molecular weight distribution.
Characteristics:
  • High stiffness.
  • Good impact stress.
  • Whiteness.
  • UV stabilized.
  • Good Stress Cracking Resistance.
  • Excellent process-ability.
  • Excellent internal and external surface finish.
Typical applications are:
  • Rotational moulded items with good stiffness, such as: Septic tanks and Ordinary containers.
  • Injection moulded technical parts and closure.

* HD3840UA is suitable for food contact.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
Additive 
  • UV Stabilizer
Features 
  • Copolymer
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Surface Finish
  • Good UV Resistance
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Stiffness
  • Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
Uses 
  • Closures
  • Containers
  • Engineering Parts
  • Septic Tanks
  
Processing Method 
  • Rotational Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D2838
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
 ASTM D256
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant, Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution, Narrow MW Distribution, High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, High Stiffness, Good Surface Finish.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Engineering Parts, Septic Tankcs.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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