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Braskem PE BC-818

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Braskem

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Product Description
Description:
BC818 is a grade produced under high pressure in an autoclave reactor. In the coating process it presents very good optical properties, low neck-in, good film stability, and good adhesion on porous substrate. Without additives.

Applications:
Extrusion coating; injection of general parts and carrier for masterbatches.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Autoclavable
  • Good Adhesion
  • Low Neck-In
  • Opticals
  • Porous
Uses 
  • Coating Applications
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion Coating
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
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D882
MD: Break
psi
  
TD: Break
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D882
MD: Break
%
  
TD: Break
%
  
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant, MD
psi
 ASTM D790
Dart Drop Impact
g
 ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength - TD
g
 ASTM D1922
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (60°)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze
%
 ASTM D1003
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Autoclavable, Autoclave, Good Adhesion, Low Neck-in, Low Neck In.
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).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Screw W/D ratio 20:1
Compression ratio 3 to 4:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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