Thermoplastic Polymers

Polyethylene 276-73

Blow Moulding · Injection Moulding · Food Packaging

At a glance
Production method
Gas-phase polymerisation using Unipol technology
Processing method
Blow moulding, injection moulding
Density (at 20°C), g/cm³
0,958 – 0,963
Melt flow index, g/10 min, 190°C/5,0 kgf
2,6 – 3,2

Technical Specifications

ParameterValueMethod / unit
Production methodGas-phase polymerisation using Unipol technology—
Processing methodBlow moulding, injection moulding—
Density (at 20°C), g/cm³0,958 – 0,963ASTM D 1505 / ISO 1183 · °C
Melt flow index, g/10 min, 190°C/5,0 kgf2,6 – 3,2ASTM D 1238 / ISO 1133 · g/10 min
Within-batch MFI deviation, %, max.±10ASTM D 1238 / ISO 1133 · %
Tensile yield strength, MPa (kgf/cm²), min.min 25,5 (260)ASTM D 638 / ISO 527
Tensile strength, MPa (kgf/cm²), min.min 27,4 (280)ASTM D 638 / ISO 527
Elongation at break, %, min.min 700ASTM D 638 / ISO 527 · %
Number of foreign particles, pcs., max.max 5—
Mass fraction of volatile matter, %, max.max 0,09ISO 4437 · %
Cracking resistance (ESCR), hours, min.min 30—

Detailed application areas

Blow-moulded containers of up to 20 litres and moulded parts of up to 250 g. Food-contact products and toys.

Use Cases

  • Blow Moulding
  • Injection Moulding
  • Food Packaging
  • Toy Manufacturing
  • Plastic Canister Manufacturing

Packaging & storage

Packaging

Polyethylene is packed in 25 kg polyethylene or polypropylene bags and transported by rail and road.

Shelf Life

6 months from the date of manufacture

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Product Information

Polyethylene 276-73 is a grade used in blow-moulded containers of up to 20 litres and moulded parts of up to 250 g, with a melt flow index of 2.6-3.2 g/10 min (190°C/5.0 kgf) and a density of 0.958-0.963 g/cm³ (20°C). Other stated values: Cracking resistance (ESCR) min 30 hours; Elongation at break min 700 %; Tensile strength min 27.4 (280) MPa (kgf/cm²). Typical specifications: Production method: Gas-phase polymerisation using Unipol technology; Processing method: Blow moulding, injection moulding; Density (at 20°C), g/cm³ 0,958–0,963. KORKİMYA supplies Polyethylene 276-73 in Polyethylene is packed in 25 kg polyethylene or polypropylene bags and transported by rail and road.. Shelf life: 6 months from the date of manufacture.

Blow-moulded containers of up to 20 litres and moulded parts of up to 250 g. Food-contact products and toys.

Polyethylene 276-73 is a grade used in blow-moulded containers of up to 20 litres and moulded parts of up to 250 g, with a melt flow index of 2.6-3.2 g/10 min (190°C/5.0 kgf) and a density of 0.958-0.963 g/cm³ (20°C). Other stated values: Cracking resistance (ESCR) min 30 hours; Elongation at break min 700 %; Tensile strength min 27.4 (280) MPa (kgf/cm²).

Category
Thermoplastic Polymers

Test Methods

ASTM D 1505 / ISO 1183 · ASTM D 1238 / ISO 1133 · ASTM D 638 / ISO 527 · ISO 4437

Frequently asked questions

Where is 276-73 used and how is it processed?

Polyethylene 276-73 is used in blow-moulded containers of up to 20 litres and moulded parts of up to 250 g. Areas of use: Blow Moulding, Injection Moulding, Food Packaging, Toy Manufacturing, Plastic Canister Manufacturing. Processing method: Blow moulding, injection moulding. Production method: Gas-phase polymerisation using Unipol technology.

What are the melt flow index and density of 276-73?

The melt flow index of 276-73 is 2.6-3.2 g/10 min (190°C/5.0 kgf), tested to ASTM D 1238 / ISO 1133. Its density is 0.958-0.963 g/cm³ (20°C), tested to ASTM D 1505 / ISO 1183. Within-batch MFI deviation max ±10 %.

Which other values are stated for 276-73?

Stated values for 276-73: Tensile yield strength min 25.5 (260) MPa (kgf/cm²); Tensile strength min 27.4 (280) MPa (kgf/cm²); Elongation at break min 700 %; Number of foreign particles max 5 pcs.; Mass fraction of volatile matter max 0.09 %; Cracking resistance (ESCR) min 30 hours. Test methods: ASTM D 638 / ISO 527; ISO 4437.

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