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1 25/9/2007 Rev. 0 page 1 of 1 TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS RESEARCH FELUY Zone Industrielle C B-7181 Feluy Belgium Information contained in this publication is true and accurate at the time of publication and to the best of our knowledge. The nominal values stated herein are obtainedusing laboratory test specimens. Before using one of the products mentioned herein, customers and other users should take all care in determining the suitability ofsuch product for the intended use. Unless specifically indicated, the products mentioned herein are not suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical or medicalsector. The Companies within Total Petrochemicals do not accept any liability whatsoever arising from the use of this information or the use, application or processingof any product described herein. No information contained in this publication can be considered as a suggestion to infringe patents.
2 The Companies disclaim anyliability that may be claimed for infringement or alleged infringement of patents. Polyethylene HDPEBM 593mailto : website : Technical data sheetHigh Density Polyethylene BLOW MOULDINGP roduced in Europe Description HDPE BM593 is a high density Polyethylene (HDPE) with outstanding compromise between stiffness and Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR). It has been specifically designed for the manufacture of blow moulded packaging for household, industrial, cosmetics liquids with an optimized weight. HDPE BM593 is a pellet grade and contains antioxidants. Characteristics Property Method Unit Typical value (*) Density ISO 1183 g/cm Melt Flow Rate (190 kg) ISO 1133/D g/10 min Melt Flow Rate (190 kg) ISO 1133/G g/10 min 26 ESCR Antarox 100% ASTM D 1693B h F50 > 500 Notched Charpy Impact Resistance 23 C ISO 179-1 kJ/m 16 (*) Data not intended for specification purposes Processing It is recommended to process hdpe bm 593 within the temperature range 180-220 C.
3 Compliance with regulations hdpe bm 593 is formulated to comply with most requirements of the food packaging regulations of the European Union and of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA. A Product Stewardship certificate giving the conformity to various regulations or statements on absence of certain chemicals is available on request. It is recommended to contact your local sales representative to obtain specific information and individual certificates regarding compliance to regulations. Handling and storage hdpe bm 593 should be stored at ambient temperature and at atmospheric pressure in its original packaging (plastic or cardboard boxes) or in silo made of appropriate material (aluminium, stainless steel,..). The product should be stored in dry, well-ventilated areas, and it is recommended to avoid prolonged storage under extreme temperatures, direct sunlight or other sources of radiation.
4 It is advisable to convert the product within 6 months after delivery, provided appropriate storage conditions are used. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for further information.
