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Borstar® FB2230

Resin Properties (1)

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Property Method Unit Typical Value
Melt Flow Index ASTM D1238 g/10 min -
190°C/2.16 kg - - 0.20
190°C/5.0 kg - - 0.95
190°C/21.6 kg (HLMI) - - 22
Density ASTM D792 g/cm3 0.923
Melting Temperature ASTM D3418 °F 255

Film Properties (1) (2)

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Property Method Unit Typical Value
Dart Impact ASTM D1709 g 625
Elmendorf Tear ASTM D1922 g (MD/TD) 400 / 800
Tensile Strength at Break ASTM D882 psi (MD/TD) 6,000 / 6,400
Elongation at Break ASTM D882 % (MD/TD) 600 / 800
Gloss (45°) ASTM D2457 10
Haze ASTM D1003 % 79
Coefficient of Friction ASTM D1894 0.4

⁽¹⁾ Data developed under laboratory conditions and are not to be used as specification, maxima or minima.
⁽²⁾ Film was produced at 1.6 mil with a 3:1 BUR, FLH= 4 DD, die gap 0.9 mm.

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Characteristics

  • Excellent impact strength-stiffness balance
  • Toughness at low temperature
  • Good sealing properties
  • Superior ESCR
  • Easy processability, excellent draw down and bubble stability
  • No polymer process aid


Applications

  • Flexible packaging
  • Heavy-duty shipping sacks
  • Form fill seal packaging
  • Frozen food packaging
  • Agriculture / greenhouse film
  • Lamination / stand up pouches
  • Merchandise bags
  • Collation shrink
  • Compression packaging
  • Geomembranes
  • Machine direction oriented (MDO) films 
  • Tubing

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