Technical Data Sheet

HWF-852B
High Density Polyethylene
HWF-852B is a certified prime grade Hexene copolymer HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT developed for production of
thin gauged high stiffness paper-like Blown films. HWF-852B features BIMODAL–BROAD molecular weight distribution
that greatly improves processability in HDPE equipment, outstanding film mechanical properties, and high drawdown film
capability. HWF-852B applications include shoppers, grocery bags, merchant and produce bags, refuse sacks, single
and multiwall liners, lamination films, meat & cheese wrap films, and as substitute films for grease-proof waxed and acid
free papers. Minimum recommended film gauge is 0.4 mil, and processing temperature 210 to 230°C. HWF-852B
complies with FDA regulation 21CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1 (a) + 3.2 (a) and with most international regulations concerning
the use of Polyethylene in contact with food articles.

Typical Properties

PROPERTIES* ASTM UNIT NOMINAL

TEST ENGLISH (METRIC) VALUES

RESIN
U

High Load Melt Index (190° C/21.6 kg) D 1238F gr./10 min 8.0
Melt Index (190° C/2.16 kg) D 1238E gr./10 min 0.05
Density D 1505 gr./cm3 0.952
Melting Point D 3417 ºC 129
FILM **
U U

Tensile Modulus¹ D 882 psi x 1000 (MPa) 115/140² (790/965)²

Yield D 882 psi x 1000 (MPa) 4.0/3.8² (28/26)²
Break D 882 psi x 1000 (MPa) 10.0/6.0² (69/41)²
Ult. Elongation D 888 % 330/480²
Elmendorf Tear D 1922 gr. 20/195²
Dart Drop Impact, F50 D 1709A gr. 280

TYPICAL VALUE OF PROPERTIES NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS SPECIFICATIONS.

* - Test specimens from compression molded plaque according to ASTM D 1928 Procedure C.
** - 0.4 mil (10µ) film, melt temperature 410-440ºF (210-225ºC), blow-up-ratio 4.0:1, frost line height 8 x die ø.
1 - 1% secant
2 - MD/TD
THIS PRODUCT DATA SHEET EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2007 SUPERSEDES ALL DATA PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED
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