Description
HDPE S104261A is a high molecular weight, high-density polyethylene with a broad molecular weight distribution, specially developed for producing automotive fuel tanks. This grade, produced with a 1-hexene co-monomer, offers excellent creep strength, processability, environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR), and stiffness.
General Information:
- Status: Commercial: Active
- Application: Automotive fuel tanks, Non-fuel reservoirs
- Form(s): Pellet
Attributes:
- Outstanding ESCR
- Very Good Creep Strength
- Good Chemical Resistance
- High Impact Resistance
- Excellent Processability
- Excellent Low Temp. Impact Resistance
Additives:
- Antioxidant: Yes
- Processing Aid: No
- Antiblock: No
- Slip Agent: No
| Property | Typical Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | |||
| High Load Melt Flow Index (190°C/21.6 kg) | 5.6 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Density | 0.947 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Bulk Density | > 0.50 | g/cm³ | ISO 60 |
| Mechanical | |||
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 25 | MPa | ISO 527-1, -2 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 45 | MPa | ISO 527-1, -2 |
| Elongation at Yield | 10 | % | ISO 527-1, -2 |
| Elongation at Break | > 1200 | % | ISO 527-1, -2 |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity | 800 | MPa | ISO 527-1, -2 |
| Flexural Modulus – 1% Secant | > 800 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| ESCR F10 (10% Igepal, Method B) | > 2000 | hr | ASTM D1693 |
| FNCT (3.5 MPa, 2% Arkopal N100, 80°C) | > 80 | hr | ISO 16770 |
| Impact | |||
| Tensile Impact Strength (Notched, -30°C) | 167 | kJ/m² | ISO 8256 |
| Izod Impact Strength (Notched, 23°C) | 26 | kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
| Thermal | |||
| Melting Temperature | 130 | °C | ISO 3146 |
| Oxidation Induction Time (200°C) | > 50 | min | ISO 11357 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (10N) | 126 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa) | 68 | °C | ISO 75 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa) | 50 | °C | ISO 75 |
Recommended Process Conditions:
- Processing Method: Extrusion Blow Molding; Thermoforming
- Extruder Barrel Temperature: 200-230 °C
- Melt Temperature: 205-240 °C
