SHELL POLYMERS BLOW MOLDING PRODUCT DETAILS

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Product
Document
Shell Polymers HDPE 46B035
0.35 (2.16 kg/190C)
0.946
Shell Polymers HDPE 46BG6HLU
6.0 (21.6 kg/190C)
0.946
Shell Polymers HDPE 49B10HL
10.0 (21.6 kg/190C)
0.949
Shell Polymers HDPE 54BG6HL
5.5 (21.6 kg/190C)
0.954
Shell Polymers HDPE 55B035
0.35 (2.16 kg/190C)
0.955
Shell Polymers HDPE 55B035A
0.35 (2.16 kg/190C)
0.955
Shell Polymers HDPE 63B072
0.72 (2.16 kg/190C)
0.963

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Grade Slate 101

Understanding how we name our grade slates will be key to choosing the right melt index and density you need. Check out our unique naming convention below to know exactly what to look for when perusing our product bulletins.

Density

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Density is reflected by the first two numbers found in the nomenclature sequence, which in this instance is 18. These numbers represent the last two significant digits of the density value. See examples below.

18 = 0.918 density
53 = 0.953 density
63 = 0.963 density

Process

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Process is reflected by the second letter(s) found in the nomenclature sequence, which in this instance is F. See examples below.

B = Blow Molding: Slurry
BG = Blow Molding: Gas Phase
F = Film
N = Injection Molding
P = Pipe
R = Rotomolding

Melt Index

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Melt index is reflected by the third number found in the nomenclature sequence, which in this instance is 1.

If the product’s melt index is >1, the value displayed in the nomenclature sequence is rounded to the nearest integer value.

If the product’s melt index is <1, the value displayed in the nomenclature sequence has a leading zero to indicate it should be a decimal.

Example: 035 = 0.35

“HL” indicates HLMI.

Comonomer Type (Film)

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For film grades, comonomer type is reflected by the fourth letter in the nomenclature sequence, which in this instance is B. See examples below.

B = Butene, C4
H = Hexene, C6
M = Metallocene

Additives

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Additives are reflected by the fifth number or letter in the nomenclature sequence, which in this instance is 1. See examples below.

Film Grades
No number = Barefoot
AB only = Version 1
AB & Slip (level 1) = Version 2
AB & Slip (level 2) = Version 3

Non-Film Grades
A = Antistat
U = UV
S = Sheet

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Blow molding is used in a number of markets ranging from Personal Care to Outdoor Living, and more.

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Polymer packaging made with LLDPE or HDPE helps protect food from delivery and shipping to your kitchen.

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Depending on the product’s desired properties, HDPE and LLDPE are used to make industrial packaging and blown film.

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Durable and leak-resistant containers for household chemicals can be made with HDPE or LLDPE.

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Manufacturing products such as crates, blown film and drums benefit from HDPE or LLDPE, depending on the use case.

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Crates in this market benefit from the sheer tensile strength that only HDPE can provide.

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LLDPE and HDPE helps provides toys with flexibility and durability—keeping them safe from little hands that might break them.

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A popular choice for outdoor applications, HDPE and LLDPE ensures patio furniture can withstand the elements.

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Cosmetics containers made from HDPE are more durable, making the trip down the assembly line to the consumer’s cabinet a smooth one.

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