Healthcare
Both HDPE and LLDPE are key drivers of growth and innovation in the medical field, as they provide a variety of competitive advantages. Those benefits include enhanced sanitation and hygiene, increased comfort for users and lower costs for patients and medical practitioners. Shell Polymers is dedicated to helping the healthcare industry through high-quality polymers.
Healthcare Market Products
| Product | Melt Index (2.16 kg/190C) (ASTM D1238 (g/10min)) |
Density (ASTM D792 (g/cm3)) |
Document |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 18F1H | 1.0 | 0.918 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 18F1H1 | 1.0 | 0.918 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 18F1H2 | 1.0 | 0.918 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 18F1M | 1.0 | 0.918 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 23F1M | 1.0 | 0.923 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 25F08H | 0.8 | 0.925 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 25F08H1 | 0.8 | 0.925 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Product | Melt Index (ASTM D1238 (g/10min)) | Density (ASTM D792 (g/cm3)) | Document |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 46B035 | 0.35 (2.16 kg/190C) | 0.946 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 46BG6HLU | 6.0 (21.6 kg/190C) | 0.946 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 49B10HL | 10.0 (21.6 kg/190C) | 0.949 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 54BG6HL | 5.5 (21.6 kg/190C) | 0.954 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 55B035 | 0.35 (2.16 kg/190C) | 0.955 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 55B035A | 0.35 (2.16 kg/190C) | 0.955 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 63B072 | 0.72 (2.16 kg/190C) | 0.963 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| 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) |
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 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
Related Polyethylene Product Families
Leveraging high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) in applications makes durable products that can also be abrasion-and chemical-resistant. So when a part needs to be strong, versatile, and produced quickly, HDPE and LLDPE are strong contenders.
Related Conversion Processes
A couple conversion processes can be used to create high-quality products with enhanced sanitation and hygiene that those in the medical field rely on.
Technical Expertise
Healthcare Resources
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