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Borealis PE BS4641

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
BS4641 is a bimodal high-density polyethylene homopolymer. Because of its excellent organoleptic properties, this grade is especially suitable for blow moulding of bottles for food applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Bimodal Molecular Weight Distribution
  • Good Organoleptic Properties
  • Homopolymer
Uses 
  • Bottles
  • Food Containers
  • Fruit Juice Bottles
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
  • Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ISO 1133
190°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
190°C/21.6 kg
g/10 min
  
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (10% Antarox, F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693A
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2/1
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 527-2/50
Tensile Strain (Yield)
%
 ISO 527-2/50
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eA
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Bimodal, Bimodal Molecular Weight Distribution, Bimodal MW Distribution, Good Organoleptic Properties.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Fruit Juice Bottles, Fruit Juice Bottle, Food Containers, Food Container.
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
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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