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CERTENE™ HWB-1048

Generic Family: Polyethylene, High Density (HMW) • Supplied by: Muehlstein
HWB-1048 is a certified prime grade High Molecular Weight polyethylene copolymer developed for BLOW MOLDING and THERMOFORMING of high performance large size industrial parts. HWB-1048 features good processability, good melt strength and rigidity, excellent combination of low temperature Impact strength, and chemical resistance.
HWB-1048 applications include 55-gallon shipping containers, chemical and fuel tanks, carrying cases, automotive parts, tool boxes, truck-bed liners, and playground equipment. HWB-1048 recommended processing temperature is 190 to 210°C. HWB-1048 complies with FDA regulation 21CFR 177.1520(c) 3.1a + 3.2a (conditions of use B through H) and with most international regulations concerning the use of Polyethylene in contact with food articles.
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
North America
Uses
Automotive Applications
Processing Method
Blow Molding
Other Properties
Features, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (ESCR), Tensile Strength at Yield, Tensile Elongation at Break, Flexural Modulus, Tensile Impact Strength, DTUL (66 psi) - Unannealed, Brittleness Temperature, Vicat Softening Temperature, Additional Properties
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