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Braskem PE SLH218
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Braskem Europe GmbH - Linear Low Density Polyethylene
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General Information
Product Description
SLH218 is a LLDPE that shows a good balance between optical properties, mechanical properties (Mainly stretchability), sealability and processability. Very low gel contained. The minimum biobased content of this grade is 84%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

Additive:
Slip Absent
Antiblock Absent

Applications:
Stretch films; Liners; LDPE and HDPE blends; packages for general use; Others applications: insulation for low and medium tension XLPE wires and cables; blends for irrigation pipes.

Process:
Cast Film Extrusion
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Good Optical Properties
  • Good Processability
  • Low Gel
  • Renewable Resource Content
  
Uses 
  • Blending
  • Cast Film
  • Insulation
  • Liners
  • Packaging
  • Piping
  • Stretch Wrap
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Agency Ratings 
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
Processing Method 
  • Cast Film
ASTM & ISO Properties 1
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
0.916
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
2.3
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Biobased Content
84
%
 ASTM D6866
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength - MD (Break, 38 µm, Blown Film)
40.0
MPa
 ASTM D882
Tensile Strength - TD (Break, 38 µm, Blown Film)
40.0
MPa
 ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation - MD (Break, 38 µm, Blown Film)
1200
%
 ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation - TD (Break, 38 µm, Blown Film)
1500
%
 ASTM D882
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant, MD (38 µm, Blown Film)
210
MPa
 ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant, TD (38 µm, Blown Film)
240
MPa
 ASTM D790
Dart Drop Impact (38 µm, Blown Film)
110
g
 ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength - MD (38 µm, Blown Film)
240
g
 ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength - TD (38 µm, Blown Film)
520
g
 ASTM D1922
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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