Borstar FB2230 Borealis Polyethylene, Linear Low Density

Product Description

Borstar FB2230 is a high molecular weight linear low density polyethylene film grade combining good and flexible extrusion behaviour, excellent draw down and superior mechanical properties

For films made of Borstar FB2230 , the high toughness remains in cold conditions.

Borstar FB2230 contains antioxidant.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Europe

North America

South America

Additive

Antioxidant

Features

Antioxidant

Good Drawdown

Good Toughness

High Molecular Weight

Low Temperature Toughness

Uses

Agricultural Applications

Film

Food Packaging

Heavy-duty Bags

Laminates

Packaging

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Film 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
190°C/5.0 kg		g/10 min
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Coefficient of Friction (vs. Itself - Dynamic, Blown Film)			ISO 8295
Films	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested		mil
Tensile Modulus			ISO 527-3
MD: 1.6 mil, Blown Film		psi
TD: 1.6 mil, Blown Film		psi
Tensile Strength			ISO 527-3
MD: 1.6 mil, Blown Film		psi
TD: 1.6 mil, Blown Film		psi
Tensile Elongation			ISO 527-3
MD: Break, 1.6 mil, Blown Film		%
TD: Break, 1.6 mil, Blown Film		%
Dart Drop Impact (1.6 mil, Blown Film)		g	ISO 7765-1
Instrumented Dart Impact (1.6 mil, Blown Film, Total Energy)		ft·lb	ISO 7765-2
Elmendorf Tear Strength²			ISO 6383-2
MD: 1.6 mil		lbf/in
TD: 1.6 mil		lbf/in
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Melting Temperature		°F	ISO 11357-3
Optical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Gloss (1.57 mil, Blown Film)			ASTM D2457
Haze (1.57 mil, Blown Film)		%	ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Molecular Weight, High MW, Good Drawdown, Good draw down, Good Toughness, Tough, Low Temperature Toughness.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Food Packaging, Heavy-duty Bags, Heavy Duty Bags.

Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Melt Temperature		°F
Extrusion Notes
BUR: 3:1 FLH: 2 to 4 DD Die Gap: 1 to 1.5 mm

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²Blown Film

Borstar® FB2230

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG