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Braskem PE SBC818
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Braskem Europe GmbH - Low Density Polyethylene
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General Information
Product Description
SBC818 is a low density polyethylene developed for coating process, it presents very good optical properties, low neck-in, good film stability, and good adhesion on porous substrate. Additives free. The minimum biobased content of this grade is 95%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

Applications:
Extrusion coating. Injection of general parts and carrier for masterbatches.

Recommended process conditions:
Extrusion coating
  • Extruder type:
Screw W/D ratio 20:1
Compression ratio, 3 to 4:1
  • Temperature profile on horizontal extruder:
Barrel: from 150 to 340°C
Die and melt mass: from 300 to 340°C
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Additive Free
  • Good Adhesion
  • Good Optical Properties
  • Low Neck-In
  • Renewable Resource Content
Uses 
  • Coating Applications
  • Masterbatch
  
Agency Ratings 
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion Coating
ASTM & ISO Properties 1
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
0.918
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
8.3
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Biobased Content
95
%
 ASTM D6866
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength - MD (Break, 25 µm, Blown Film)
25.0
MPa
 ASTM D882
Tensile Strength - TD (Break, 25 µm, Blown Film)
20.0
MPa
 ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation - MD (Break, 25 µm, Blown Film)
380
%
 ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation - TD (Break, 25 µm, Blown Film)
870
%
 ASTM D882
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant, MD (25 µm, Blown Film)
70.0
MPa
 ASTM D790
Dart Drop Impact (25 µm, Blown Film)
64
g
 ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength - TD (25 µm, Blown Film)
56
g
 ASTM D1922
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (60°, 25.0 µm, Blown Film)
76
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (25.0 µm, Blown Film)
8.00
%
 ASTM D1003
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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