Purell PE 1840H

LyondellBasell

Description

Purell PE 1840H is a low density polyethylene with good flexibility and delivered in pellet form. It is used by our customers mainly for small blow moulding of heathcare applications such as ampoules but can also be used in film applications and injection moulding.

Availability

Africa-Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, North America, South & Central America

Legend

SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin

Product Data and Technical Information

Typical Properties

Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) 1.5 g/10 min
Density 0.919 g/cm³
Bulk Density >0.500 g/cm³
Tensile Modulus (23 °C) 200 MPa
Tensile Stress at Yield (23 °C) 9.00 MPa
Tensile Strain at Yield 15 %
Tensile Strength MD 27 MPa
Tensile Strength TD 17 MPa
Tensile Strain at Break MD 200 %
Tensile Strain at Break TD 600 %
Shore Hardness (Shore D) 45
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 49/30) 15.0 MPa
Vicat Softening Temperature (A/50) 88 °C
Peak Melting Point 108 °C

Process

Blow, Fill, & Seal, Blown Film, Extrusion Blow Molding, Injection Molding


Resin

Low Density Polyethylene


Applications

Blow-Fill-Seal Applications, Bottles and Vials, Caps & Closures (Healthcare), Collapsible Tubes (Healthcare), Healthcare Applications, Medical Devices, Medical Film