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Borealis HE3368

High Density (HMW) Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Copolymer
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Surface Finish
  • High Density
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Molecular Weight
Uses 
  • Low Voltage Insulation
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (F20)
hr
 ASTM D1693
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
 ASTM D638
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (0.0200 in)
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
 
 ASTM D150
Additional Information
The value listed as Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 was tested in accordance with ASTM D3755.
Oxidation Induction Time, EN 728, 210 °C: 200 min
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Molecular Weight, High MW, High Density, High Specific Gravity, Good Surface Finish, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Low Voltage Insulation.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 5 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): REA (1), ASTM (4).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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