Rigidex HD 5502 GA - Siroco Ltda

1 Rigidex HD 5502 GA Rigidex hd5502ga is a medium molecular weight copolymer grade, supplied in pellet form, which has an optimum balance of properties for use in a wide range of blow moulding and extrusion applications. Rigidex hd5502ga has the following characteristics: easy processing good rigidity high environmental stress cracking resistance good impact strength Applications blow moulded containers up to 30 litres capacity for packaging chemicals, most household products, oils and foodstuffs extruded net non-pressure pipe Typical Physical Properties Property Value Units Test References Melt flow rate ( kg load) g/600s ISO 1133-1997: Condition D Density (annealed) 954 kg/m3 ISO 1872/1-1993 Tensile strength at yield 26 MPa ISO 527-2: 1996 Elongation at break >300 % ISO 527-2: 1996 Flexural Modulus 1030 MPa ISO 178-1997 Impact strength (Charpy) 12 kJ/m2 ISO 179-1982 BTT stress crack resistance (F50 at 50 C) 250 hours ASTM D1693-97a Bottle stress crack resistance (60 C) 17 hours BP Chemicals Method The physical properties shown are typical values obtained by averaging a number of test results and small divergences from the quoted figures may occur.

2 BP Solvay Polyethylene Europe Product technical information Food Contact Applications As dispatched from our plants BP Solvay Polyethylene Rigidex and Eltex grades meet the requirements of most European countries in respect of their usage in food contact and toys applications. Official confirmation of compliance with current requirements in the individual countries will be provided on request. No liability can be accepted for any damage, loss, or injury arising out of failure to obtain such confirmation, or failure to observe any recommendations given. Ultra-Violet Light Stabilisation Where used, UV stabilisers offer enhanced but not limitless protection against sunlight. A separate BP Solvay Polyethylene Technical Information Sheet entitled 'Guidance on the use of UV light stabilised grades of Rigidex ' is available, and should be consulted before use of Rigidex grades containing UV stabilisers.

3 Polyethylene and the Environment BP Solvay Polyethylene will act responsibly and caringly towards those who work for us, the community whom we serve and the environment in which we live . Natural Rigidex and Eltex HDPE polymers, as supplied, can be recycled, incinerated or disposed of in landfill without detriment to the environment. With recycling, clean waste can be re-used for many less demanding applications. Alternatively, with properly controlled and efficient incineration, preferably linked to heat or other energy recovery systems, polyethylene s high calorific value will assist the combustion of municipal solid waste. In landfill sites, Rigidex and Eltex HDPE grades do not degrade to produce voids, and do not emit dangerous gases or contribute to ground water pollution. Natural Rigidex and Eltex HDPE polymers, as manufactured, comply with the limit for heavy metals (100 ppm total of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium) in packaging materials as defined in the European Union Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste and the corresponding US CONEG regulations.

4 If pigments or other additives are incorporated into the Rigidex and Eltex HDPE polymers at the processing stage, the above statements may not be fully valid. BP Solvay Polyethylene will be pleased to offer advice in specific cases. Health and Safety Material Safety Data Sheets for Rigidex and Eltex grades are available, and should be consulted before handling and using Rigidex and Eltex grades. Exclusion of Liability Information contained in this publication is accurate to the best knowledge of BP Solvay Polyethylene. Any information or advice obtained from BP Solvay Polyethylene otherwise than by means of this publication and whether relating to BP Solvay Polyethylene materials or other materials, is also given in good faith. However, it remains at all times the responsibility of the customer to ensure that BP Solvay Polyethylene materials are suitable for the particular purpose intended.

5 Insofar as materials not manufactured or supplied by BP Solvay Polyethylene are used in conjunction with or instead of BP Solvay Polyethylene materials, the customer should ensure he has received from the manufacturer or supplier all technical data and other information relating to such materials. BP Solvay Polyethylene accepts no liability whatsoever (except as otherwise provided by law) arising out of the use of information supplied, the application, adaptation or processing of the products described herein, the use of other materials in lieu of BP Solvay Polyethylene materials or the use of BP Solvay Polyethylene materials in conjunction with such other materials. Published by BP Solvay Polyethylene BP Solvay Polyethylene April 2002 Rigidex is a trademark of BP and Eltex is a trademark of Solvay ; both are registered in a number of countries and are used by BP Solvay Polyethylene with permission from their respective owners.

6 The two falcons device is a trademark of BP Solvay Polyethylene North America.