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Ipiranga GM 8250

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Braskem

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Product Description
HDPE GM 8250 is a high-density polyethylene that has high molecular weight, developed for the blow-molding segment of great volumes.
This resin has excellent tenacity, high stiffness, good resistance to impact and good resistance to stress cracking.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Crack Resistance
  • High Density
  • High Impact Resistance
  • High Molecular Weight
  • High Stiffness
Uses 
  • Drums
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/21.6 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (100% Igepal, F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693B
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D638
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Flexural Modulus - 2% Secant
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 15 sec)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 2
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Density, High Specific Gravity, High Molecular Weight, High MW, High Stiffness, High Impact Resistance, Good Crack Resistance, Crack Resistant, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (2), ASTM (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Suggested Max Regrind
%
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Injection Notes
Feeding Temperature: 190°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Loading 1 (10 N)
 
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