Shell Polymers 48BG9HL
Technology
Gas Phase
MI
6.0
Density
0.946
Comonomer
C6
Details
Highlights
- Designed for extrusion blow molding and sheet extrusion
- Suitable for use in shipping containers Jerry cans, fuel containers, and agricultural chemical tanks
- Gas phase technology
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Resin Properties
| Property Value | Method | Nominal Value |
|---|---|---|
| Density | ASTM D792 | 0.948 g/cm3 |
| Melt Index (190°C / 21.6 kg) | ASTM D1238 | < 0.1 g/10 min |
| High Load Melt Index (190°C / 21.6 kg) | ASTM D1238 | 9.0 g/10 min |
| ESCR(a) | ASTM D1693 | >2000 hr |
Mechanical Properties
| Property Value | Method | Nominal Value (Eng) | Nominal Value (Si) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile(b) Strength at Yield | ASTM D638 | 3190 psi | 22 MPa |
| Tensile(b) Strength at Break | ASTM D638 | 4060 psi | 28 MPa |
| Tensile(b) Elongation at Yield | ASTM D638 | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| Tensile(b) Elongation at Break | ASTM D638 | >1000% | >1000% |
| Flexural Modulus 2% Secant | ASTM D790B | 135,000 psi | 930 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus 1% Secant | ASTM D790B | 159,500 psi | 1100 MPa |
| Tensile Impact Strength | ASTM D1822 | 176 ft·lb/in2 | 370 kJ/m2 |
| Notched IZOD Impact (RT) | ASTM D256 | 6.3 ft·lbf/in | 336 J/m |
| Notched IZOD Impact (-30 °C) | ASTM D256 | 3.0 ft·lbf/in | 161 J/m |
| Brittleness Temperature | ASTM D746 | < -103 °F | < -75 °C |
| Durometer Hardness Shore D | ASTM D2240 | 64 | 64 |
Optical/Thermal Properties
optical properties
| Property Value | Method | Nominal Value (Eng) | Nominal Value (Si) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature under load at 66 psi unannealed | ASTM D648 | 149 °F | 65 °C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | ASTM D1525 | 257 °F | 125 °C |
| Peak Melting Temperature | 266°F | 130°C | |
| Peak Crystallization Temperature | 243°F | 117°C |