Braskem AC59 HDPE Monofilament Polyethylene Homopolymer

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Braskem AC59 HDPE Monofilament Polyethylene Homopolymer (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); HDPE, Fiber Grade
Material Notes:	AC59 resin is a high-density polyethylene homopolymer produced by the solution process and designed for monofilament applications. It contains antioxidant additives. Its applications include: film extrusion, monofilament, raffia, raschel, nets, oriented structures, and general use. Processing Conditions for Oriented Structures: cast film - typical temperature profile: 170 to 220ºC; blown film - typical temperature profile: 170 to 220ºC; monofilament - typical temperature profile: 170 to 220ºC. Typical Stretch Ratio: 4 to 8:1.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.960 g/cc	ASTM-D792
Melt Flow	0.75 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM-D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	59	ASTM-D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	35.0 MPa	ASTM-D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	28.0 MPa	ASTM-D638
Elongation at Break	2036 %	ASTM-D638
Elongation at Yield	11 %	ASTM-D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	1180 MPa	ASTM-D790
Izod Impact, Notched	175 J/m	ASTM-D256

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	72.0 °C	ASTM-D648
Vicat Softening Point	127 °C @Load 1.02 kg	ASTM-D1525

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