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Borecene Compact™ RM8346RC

Linear Medium Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
Borecene RM8346RC is a third generation linear medium density polyethylene for rotational moulding. Borecene RM8346RC is a special grade, which has passed rigorous tests and can be considered as a possible replacement for crosslinkable polyethylene in many applications. The narrow molecular weight distribution imparted through metallocene catalyst technology provides an ideal balance of flow and physical properties. Borecene RM8346RC is a black version of Borecene RM8343RC, and is particularly suitable for fuel tanks. Borecene RM8346RC is delivered as new technology powder.

Borecene RM8346RC can be considered as a possible replacement for crosslinkable polyethylene in rotational moulding such as:
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Heating Oil Tanks
  • Tanks

Borecene RM8346RC contains 1% Carbon Black, which is compounded into the polymer. In addition the grade contains an UV stabilizer which gives excellent UV-stability. The polymer contains long-term antioxidant.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
  • South America
  
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
  • Carbon Black (10000 ppm)
  • UV Stabilizer
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
  • Recyclable Material
  
Uses 
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Tanks
  
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Powder
Processing Method 
  • Rotational Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 3 (Rotational Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
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
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Additional Information
ESCR, ARM Method, 10% Igepal, Constant Tensile Load: 200 hr
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: Fuel Tanks.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type IV, 2.0 in/min
30.079 in/min
 
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