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Advanced Chromium Catalyst grades — ready to test and scale

New gas-phase chromium catalyst polyethylene grades now available; engineered for conduit, IBC, and portable fluid container applications.


“Our Advanced Catalyst portfolio widens Shell Polymers’ product offering and helps us to serve new segments and customers.”

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Ryan Siegfried

Global Marketing Manager,

Shell Polymers

Our new Advanced Chromium Catalyst grades, produced using gas-phase chromium catalyst technology, are now available. This resin is designed to support structural integrity and durability in conduit, IBC, and portable fluid container applications. It’s formulated for longterm ESCR and impact strength, while supporting efficient processing. This is thanks to the resin’s broad molecular weight distribution and shear‑thinning behavior.

Our Advanced Chromium Catalyst grades include:

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Conduit grade 48P9HL

Designed for power and communications infrastructure.

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IBC grade 46BG6HLU

Best for intermediate bulk containers and agricultural containers.

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Portable fluid containers/jerry can grade 48BG9HL

For shipping and storage application such as portable fluid containers,

fuel containers, and chemical tanks.

The product is designed to comply with ASTM, CSA, UL, and NEMA standards for conduit applications.


WEBINAR

Learn about our new grades

Discover how our Advanced Chromium Catalyst HDPE grades support conduit, blow molding, and jerry can/IBC applications. Watch the Plastics News webinar where our Technical Service Team Lead, Dan Moldovan, shares insights to inform your next material decision.

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Conduit grade 48P9HL

An Advanced Chromium Catalyst grade developed for conduit applications, supporting durability and consistent performance.

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IBC grade 46BG6HLU

An Advanced Chromium Catalyst grade designed for blow molding applications, offering a new material option for industrial container production.

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Portable fluid containers/ jerry can grade 48BG9HL

An Advanced Chromium Catalyst grade developed for jerry can and IBC applications, supporting consistency and performance in rigid containers.