G-3938 (LLDPE)

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G-3938 (LLDPE)

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Description

GREENETHENE G-3938 is a Low Density Linear Polyethylene Resin (LLDPE) in powder form, additivated with antioxidants and UV stabilizers. It is suitable for Rotational Molding applications. Items produced by GREENETHENE G-3938 have a very good balance between mechanical properties and ESCR resistance. G-3938 produced in: natural, black also upon request in terracotta, fire red, yellow & blue. GREENETHENE G-3938 meets the requirement stipulated in standard IS:10141:2001 on “Specification for Polyethylene for safe use in contact with foodstuff, pharmaceuticals & Drinking Water”. It also conforms to IS 12701:1996 –“Specification For Rotational Moulded Polyethylene Water Storage Tanks.”.

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"Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

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General

Property	Temperature	Value	Comment
Density	23.0 °C	0.94 g/cm³ Show Supplier Material materials with Density of 0.94 g/cm³	ASTM D1505

Mechanical

Property	Temperature	Value	Comment
Elongation	23.0 °C	110 - 350 % Show Supplier Material materials with Elongation of 110 - 350 %	ASTM D638
Flexural modulus	23.0 °C	0.23 - 0.88 GPa Show Supplier Material materials with Flexural modulus of 0.23 - 0.88 GPa	ASTM D790
Hardness, Shore D	23.0 °C	58 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Hardness, Shore D of 58 [-]	ASTM D2240
Impact strength, Izod notched, ASTM	23.0 °C	220 J/m Show Supplier Material materials with Impact strength, Izod notched, ASTM of 220 J/m	ASTM D256
Tensile strength	23.0 °C	11.75 MPa Show Supplier Material materials with Tensile strength of 11.75 MPa	ASTM D638
Yield strength	23.0 °C	20.5 - 21 MPa Show Supplier Material materials with Yield strength of 20.5 - 21 MPa	ASTM D638

Thermal

Property	Value	Comment
Vicat softening temperature	118 °C Show Supplier Material materials with Vicat softening temperature of 118 °C	ASTM D1525

Rheological Properties

Property	Value	Comment
Melt mass-flow rate	3.8 g/10min Show Supplier Material materials with Melt mass-flow rate of 3.8 g/10min	ASTM D1238, 190°C/2.16kg

Technological properties

Property
Application areas	Due to its combination of mechanical properties, ESCR resistance and fluidity, GREENETHENE G-3938 is suggested for the production of wide variety of tank applications for the storage of water, chemicals & Oils. GREENETHENE G-3938 can also be used for off-shore flotation buoys and road crash barriers.
Certifications	List of Constituents of Polyethylene in Contact with Foodstuffs, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking Water: IS 10141:2001, IS 12701:1996
Color	Natural, black, terracotta, fire red, yellow and blue.
Processing methods	Compression molded & rotomolded

G-3938 (LLDPE)

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