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Borecene™ RM8342

Linear Medium Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
Borecene RM8342 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. The product is delivered as pellets

Applications:
Toys
Complex custom parts
Boats, dingies ,canoes

Additives:
Borecene RM8342 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 
  • North America
  • South America
  
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
  • UV Stabilizer
  
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
  • Recyclable Material
  
Uses 
  • Engineering Parts
  • Marine Applications
  • Toys
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Rotational Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance 2
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
Flexural Modulus 3
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
ARM Impact - Total Penetration Energy 4 (-40°F, 0.14 in)
ft·lb
 ARM
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
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™ RM8342, Borecene RM8342, Borecene™ , Borecene, BoreceneRM8342, RM 8342, RM8342, Polyethylene, Linear Medium Density, Polyethylene Linear Medium Density, LMDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Borealis, PolyethyleneLinearMediumDensity, 8342RM
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: Engineering Parts.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2lgepal 10%
30.079 in/min
4Height: 2.1 m, Striker: 4.5 kg
 
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