Outdoor Living
From the playground to the local greenhouse to the nearby campsite, polymer-based products, both LLDPE and HDPE, have increasingly become the outdoor material of choice due to their moisture and temperature resistance. At Shell Polymers, we take extra steps to help ensure that the polymers that goes into your outdoor furniture is on-spec via our state-of-the-art innovation center.
Outdoor Living Market Products
View Rotomolding Product Bulletins
| Product | Melt Index (2.16 kg/190C) (ASTM D1238(g/10min)) |
Density (ASTM D792 (g/cm3)) |
Document |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 35R7U | 7.0 | 0.935 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 39R4U | 3.5 | 0.939 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 35R5U | 5.2 | 0.935 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
View Blow Molding Product Bulletins
| 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) |
View Safety Data Sheets
| 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 outdoor material that’s designed to withstand the elements.
Technical Expertise
Outdoor Living Resources
How to Prepare for LLDPE Rotational Molding Operations
Learn three best practices when it comes to LLDPE rotomolding.
How to Prevent Defects in Blow Molding Products and Ensure Part Quality
Learn how to avoid common defects in blow molding with these best practices.
Rotational Molding Troubleshooting: 4 Tips to Prevent Defects
Minimize expensive rotomolding defects with these expert insights.
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