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Borealis PE BL1481

High Density (HMW) Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
BL1481 is a semi high molecular weight polyethylene comprising an extra ordinary ESCR and very good chemical resistance This product is intended for blow moulding. This grade is available in granular form.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • Recyclable Material
Uses 
  • Containers
  • Industrial Containers
  
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
  • Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/21.6 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (10% Antarox, F20)
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 2
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eA
-22°F
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
ft·lb/in²
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Industrial Containers, Industrial Containers.
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
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
20.039 in/min
 
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