HDPE HFI 5110 is a high molecular weight, high-density polyethylene designed for thin film applications. This grade offers excellent strength and rigidity, which makes it ideal for manufacturing high-strength grocery sacks, shopping bags, and high-quality thin films used in uni/multi-wall packaging. The films produced are suitable for high-quality graphic treatments and printing.
General Information
- Status: Commercial, Active
- Applications: Primarily used for blown film extrusion applications including grocery sacks, shopping bags, and packaging films. Suitable for food contact applications.
- Form: Available in pellet form.
- Additives:
- Antioxidant: Yes
- Zinc Stearate: Yes
- Antiblock: No
- Slip Agent: No
Typical Properties
- High Load Melt Flow Index (HLMI): 10 g/10 min at 190°C under a 21.6 kg load (ISO 1133), indicating good processability for blown film applications.
- Density: 0.951 g/cm³, providing structural integrity and strength (ISO 1183).
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Modulus of Elasticity: 1050 MPa, indicating high stiffness and resistance to deformation (ISO 527-1,2).
- Tensile Strength (MD and TD): 55 MPa, showing the material's ability to withstand stress without breaking (ISO 527-1,3).
- Tensile Strain at Break (MD and TD): 580% and 620%, respectively, demonstrating superior durability and flexibility (ISO 527-1,3).
- Tensile Stress at Yield: 26 MPa, showcasing the material's load-bearing capacity before deformation (ISO 527-1,3).
- Tensile Strain at Yield: 10%, offering some flexibility under tensile loads (ISO 527-1,3).
Impact and Tear Properties
- Elmendorf Tear Strength (MD and TD): 250 mN and 800 mN, respectively, indicating resistance to tearing in multiple directions (ISO 6383-2).
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature: 132°C, suitable for processes involving high temperatures (ISO 3146).
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 127°C, the temperature at which the polymer begins to soften under a specified load (ISO 306).
Recommended Processing Conditions
- Extruder Temperature Profile: 200-235°C
- Blow-Up Ratio: 3-5
- Film Thickness: 15-50 μm
Additional Information
- Health and Safety: Manufactured under high standards to ensure safety and performance. Special requirements apply to direct food contact and medical use applications.
- Storage Recommendations: Should be stored in a dry, dust-free environment away from direct sunlight and heat. It is recommended to use the resin within 6 months after delivery to prevent quality deterioration.
HDPE HFI 5110
- Suitable for high strength grocery sacks
- shopping bags, and high-quality thin HDPE films for uni/multi-wall packaging