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Braskem PE BI-818

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Braskem

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Product Description
BI-818 is a grade produced under high pressure in a autoclave reactor. Parts obtained with this product show good flexibility characteristics.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Autoclavable
  • Good Flexibility
  • Low Density
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection 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
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (73°F, 100% Igepal, Compression Molded, F50)
hr
ASTM D1693
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus - 1% Secant (Compression Molded)
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
    ASTM D638
Yield, Compression Molded
psi
 
Break, Compression Molded
psi
 
Tensile Elongation (Break, Compression Molded)
%
ASTM D638
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
    ASTM D2240
Shore A, Compression Molded
 
 
Shore D, Compression Molded
 
 
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
ASTM D1525
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (60°)
 
ASTM D2457
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Autoclavable, Autoclave, Good Flexibility, Flexible, Low Density, Low Specific Gravity.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Injection Notes
Temperature profile: 180 to 220°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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