Food packaging
From plastic films to milk jugs, applications for plastic in food and beverage continue to grow across every type of packaging. At Shell Polymers, we understand the need to keep up with this demand while producing consistent and high-quality polymers that keep consumers safe. Through our LLDPE and HDPE, we can help converters maximize the shelf life of food and meet consumer expectations for sanitary, secure and sustainable polymer packaging material.
Product summary
View blow molding product details
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| Product | Melt index |
Density |
Product details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Polymers HDPE 46BG6HLU | 6.0 HL | 0.946 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 48BG9HL | 9.0 HL | 0.948 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 55B035 | 0.35 | 0.955 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 55B035A | 0.35 | 0.955 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 63B072 | 0.72 | 0.963 | View technical properties |
View film extrusion product details
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| Product | Melt index |
Density |
Product details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 18F1B | 1.0 | 0.918 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 18F1B1 | 1.0 | 0.918 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 18F1B2 | 1.0 | 0.918 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 18F2B | 2.0 | 0.918 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 19F3B | 2.7 | 0.919 | View technical properties |
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| Product | Melt index |
Density |
Product details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Polymers HDPE 48N5 | 5.0 | 0.948 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 52N7 | 6.5 | 0.952 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 52N10 | 10.0 | 0.952 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 54N20 | 20.0 | 0.954 | View technical properties |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 65N8 | 8.2 | 0.965 | View technical properties |
View safety data sheets
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| Document title | Document |
|---|---|
| Shell Polymers HDPE | View document (PDF, 318 kB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE | View document (PDF, 318 kB) |
| Shell Polymers Polyethylene Wide Spec or Offspec | View document (PDF, 259 kB) |
Product 101
At Shell Polymers, our polyethylene resins help protect quality and optimize production across various types of packaging and types of food packaging materials. Explore the technical details below to compare melt index, density and documentation for each of our food-grade options.
Density is reflected by the first two numbers found in the product name, which is 18 in this instance. 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
Shell Polymers in real life
Whether we’re helping customers troubleshoot any technical issues in real-time, interacting with the communities around us or connecting with colleagues, we’re always focused on building (Real)ationships. It’s how we deliver reliable, high-performance food packaging materials that meet real-world demands.
Expert insights on food packaging
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