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Reliance Industries Limited

RELENE (POLYETHYLENE)

RELENE - F 46003 (BLOW FILM GRADE)

Product Description and Applications

Relene F 46003 is a High Density Polyethylene grade suitable for producing blown film with superior stiffness and barrier properties.  It is recommended for making liners and coextruded film structures.          

Physical Characteristics
Property ASTM Test Method Unit Typical Value*.
Density ASTM D 1505 g/cc 0.946
MFI (2.16 kg) ASTM D 1238 g/10 min. 0.30

Typical Properties

Property
ASTM Test Method
Unit
Typical Value*.
Tensile Yield Strength
MD
TD
ASTM D 882
MPa
26.5
29.5
Ultimate Tensile Strength 
MD
TD
ASTM D 882
MPa
55.0
50.0
Elongation at Break
MD
TD
ASTM D 882
%
750
950
Dar impact Strength, F50
(38 mm Dart, 66 cm height)
ASTM D 1709
g/µm
2.0
Tear Strength
MD
TD
ASTM D 1922
g/µm
0.8
13.0

*Typical values with 40 mm film made with 0.75 mm die gap & 2.75 BUR, not to be taken as specification. 

HDPE grade Relene F 46003 meets the requirements stipulated in standard IS:10146-1982 on "Specifications for Polyethylene for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water".  It also conforms to the positive list of constituents as prescribed in IS:10141-1982.  The grade and the additives incorporated in it also comply with the FDA:CFR Title 21, 177.1520, Olefin Polymer. 

The data, information and suggestions contained contained herein are given purely as a guide. Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Group Companies undertake no responsibility either for the results deriving  from their adoption or for possible position in apparent contrast with existing patent rights.