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Halene H B5500

High Density (HMW) Polyethylene

Supplied by Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd.

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Product Description
B5500 is a HM-HDPE Blow Molding Grade, produced by the Mitsui CX Process.

This resin is particularly recommended for medium to Large Bulk Containers (~ 120 liter) for Chemicals, Detergent or Lube Oils.

B5500 combines exceptional processability with high rigidity, excellent mechanical properties and impact resistance.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
Features 
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Processability
  • High Molecular Weight
  • High Rigidity
  
Uses 
  • Blow Molding Applications
  • Containers
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density 2
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ASTM D1238
190°C/21.6 kg
g/10 min
  
190°C/5.0 kg
g/10 min
  
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (10% Igepal, Compression Molded, F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693B
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 3
     ASTM D638
Yield, Compression Molded
psi
  
Break, Compression Molded
psi
  
Tensile Elongation 3
     ASTM D638
Yield, Compression Molded
%
  
Break, Compression Molded
%
  
Flexural Modulus (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790A
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F, Compression Molded)
 
 ASTM D256A
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, Compression Molded)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 4
Melting Temperature
°F
 ASTM D3418
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Halene H B5500, Halene H , HaleneHB5500, HaleneH, HB 5500, HB5500, B 5500, B5500, Polyethylene, High Density, Polyethylene High Density, Polyethylene, High Density (HMW), Polyethylene High Density HMW, HDPE, HMW, HDPE HMW, Polyethylene, PE, Haldia Petrochem, PolyethyleneHighDensityHMW, HDPEHMW, 5500B, 5500HB
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Impact Resistance, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Rigidity, High Molecular Weight, High MW.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Parison Temperature: 190 to 210°C
Cooling Water for Mold: 20 to 25°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
223°C
32.0 in/min
4Loading 1 (10 N)
 
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