Type: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Grade: BG-HD-5030
 
Features and Characteristics
Characteristics: BG-HD-5030 is an injection molding grade HDPE, featuring high impact strength, high elongation, and excellent stress cracking resistance. It is formulated with Butene-1 as a co-monomer, enhancing its performance properties.
Quality: Noted for its robustness in applications requiring durable caps and closures, and is also used for blending and lamination purposes.
 
General Information
Status: Commercial, Active
Applications: Designed primarily for caps and closure systems in the packaging industry. It is also used effectively in blending and lamination processes to enhance the properties of the final product.
Form: Available in pellet form.
Food Contact: Suitable for applications involving food contact, complying with relevant health and safety regulations.
 
Additives
Included Additives:
UV Stabilizer: Optionally added based on customer requirements to enhance UV resistance.
Antioxidants: Included to prevent oxidative degradation during processing and usage.
 
Material Properties
Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 2.7-3.3 g/10 min at 190°C/2.16 kg (ASTM D1238), indicating the material’s flow characteristics which are critical for processing.
Density: 0.948-0.952 g/cm³ (ASTM D1505), contributing to the product's structural integrity and stability.
Vicat Softening Point: 132°C (ASTM D1525), the temperature at which the polymer begins to deform under a specified load, suitable for high-temperature applications.
Tensile Stress at Yield: 28 MPa (ASTM D638), showcasing the material's ability to withstand stress before deforming.
Tensile Strain at Yield: 8% (ASTM D638), offering some flexibility under tensile loads.
Flexural Modulus: 1100 MPa (ASTM D790), indicating the material’s stiffness and resistance to bending.
Izod Impact Resistance: 127 J/m (Notched, ASTM D256), demonstrating good toughness.
Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR): >500 hours (F50, 50°C with 10% Igepal, ASTM D1693), highlighting its excellent durability under stress.
 
Additional Information
Contamination: Less than 20% (BASELL MTM-17064 E), ensuring high purity.
Guaranteed Items: MFR, Density, and F/E Ratio are assured for consistency and reliability.
Manufacturer's Note: The information contained herein includes typical properties of the products or their performances in typical applications. It is the customer’s responsibility to inspect and test our products to ensure their suitability for the intended applications. The customer is also responsible for the appropriate, safe, and legal use, processing, and handling of the products.
 
Conclusion
HDPE BG-HD-5030 is tailored for high-demand injection molding applications, particularly in the manufacture of caps and closures. Its superior mechanical properties ensure reliable performance in packaging solutions, making it a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking durable, high-quality HDPE for specialized applications.