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Borecene™ RM8405

Linear Medium Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
Borecene RM8405 is a third generation linear medium density natural polyethylene for rotational moulding. The narrow molecular weight distribution imparted through metallocene catalyst technology provides an ideal balance of flow and physical properties. Borecene RM8405 is a black version of Borecene RM8403 particularly suited for automotive applications. Borecene RM8404 is delivered as powder.

Borecene RM8405 is suitable for rotational moulding of products such as:
  • Tanks for agricultural, sewage and septic purposes
  • Water tanks (suitable in contact with drinking water
  • Parts for pipe systems
  • Automotive applications (e.g. mudguards)
  • Underground applications

Borecene RM8405 contains 2% Carbon Black, which is compounded into the polymer for practically unlimited UV-stability. The polymer contains long-term antioxidant.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
  • Carbon Black (20000 ppm)
  • UV Stabilizer
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
  • Recyclable Material
  
Uses 
  • Agricultural Tanks
  • Automotive Applications
  • Tanks
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Powder
Processing Method 
  • Rotational Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
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 2
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Multi-Axial Instrumented Impact Energy (-4°F, 0.118 in, Rotational Molded, Total Penetration Energy)
ft·lb
 ISO 6603-2
Multi-Axial Instrumented Impact Peak Force (-4°F, 0.118 in, Rotational Molded)
lbf
 ISO 6603-2
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
ESCR, ASTM D1693, (scale from 1-5 with 5 being best): 4
Related Terminology
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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.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Agricultural Tanks.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
20.079 in/min
 
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