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Borealis PE FA4220

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
FA4220 is an autoclave, low density, polyethylene grade for film application. FA4220 is developed to give a strong film with balanced shrink properties for heavy duty film applications.

FA4220 is intended for applications like:
  • Heavy duty bags
  • Shrink films
  • Liners
  • Construction and agricultural films

FA4220 contains no additives.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Autoclavable
  • Good Processability
  • Good Strength
  • Low Density
  • Recyclable Material
Uses 
  • Agricultural Applications
  • Construction Applications
  • Film
  • Heavy-duty Bags
  • Liners
  • Shrink Wrap
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blown Film
  • Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Secant Modulus - MD (4.9 mil)
psi
 ASTM D882
Tensile Strength
     ISO 527-3
MD: 4.9 mil
psi
  
TD: 4.9 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ISO 527-3
MD: Break, 4.9 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 4.9 mil
%
  
Dart Drop Impact (4.9 mil)
g
 ISO 7765-1
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ISO 6383-2
MD: 4.9 mil
lbf
  
TD: 4.9 mil
lbf
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ISO 306/A50
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 ISO 3146
Additional Information
Coefficient of Friction, ISO 8295, Dynamic: 0.6
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Density, Low Specific Gravity, Autoclavable, Autoclave, Good Strength, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Heavy-duty Bags, Heavy Duty Bags, Shrink Wrap.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Blow Up Ratio: 1:2.5
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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