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Borecene™ RM8344

Linear Medium Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
Borecene RM8344 is a third-generation linear medium-density natural polyethylene for rotational moulding. The narrow molecular weight distribution imparted through metallocene catalyst provides an ideal balance of flow and physical properties. This grade is a black version of Borocene RM8342 and is particularly suitable for diesel tanks. The product is delivered as pellets.

Borecene RM8344 has an additivation specially formulated for rotational moulding, the polymer is fully UV stabilised and contain long-term antioxidant
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
  • UV Stabilizer
  
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Good Flow
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
  • Recyclable Material
Uses 
  • Agricultural Tanks
  • Fittings
  • Piping
  • Septic Tanks
  • Tanks
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Rotational Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density 2
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance 3
hr
 ASTM D1693A
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus (Compression Molded)
psi
 ISO 527-2/1
Tensile Stress (Yield, Compression Molded)
psi
 ISO 527-2/50
Tensile Strain (Yield, Compression Molded)
%
 ISO 527-2/50
Flexural Modulus 4
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
ARM Impact - Total Penetration Energy 5 (-40°F, 0.14 in)
ft·lb
 ARM
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, Compression Molded)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ISO 974
Additional Information
Full Notch Creep-Test (3,5 MPa, 50 °C), (Igepal 2 %): 200 h ISO 16770
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Borecene™ RM8344, Borecene RM8344, Borecene™ , Borecene, BoreceneRM8344, RM 8344, RM8344, Polyethylene, Linear Medium Density, Polyethylene Linear Medium Density, LMDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Borealis, PolyethyleneLinearMediumDensity, 8344RM
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, Good Flow.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Agricultural Tanks, Piping, Pipe, Septic Tankcs.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Base resin
3Borealis grades are ranked from 1 to 5. 5 being the best
40.079 in/min
5Height: 2.1 m, Striker: 4.5 kg
 
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