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Formolene® HF3728

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Formosa Plastics

Formolene® HF3728 is a medium molecular weight High Density Polyethylene-Hexene Copolymer grade. Offers excellent processing performance on high stalk lines. Thin films made with Formolene® HF3728 feature an excellent overall balance of tensile, impact, and tear properties. Designed for film extrusion process. Suggested applications include trash can liners, grocery bags, merchandise bags, etc. This grade meets all requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as specified in 21 CFR 177.1520, covering safe use of polyolefin articles intended for direct food contact.

Formolene® HF3728 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

0.30 g/10 min

(190°C, 2.16 kg, HDPE line. 4:1 BUR, 0.035” gap. 8” die, 56” FLH, 240 lbs/hr, 420°F)

ASTM D1238

Density

0.937 g/cm³

(HDPE line. 4:1 BUR, 0.035” gap. 8” die, 56” FLH, 240 lbs/hr, 420°F)

ASTM D1505

High Load Melt Index (HLMI)

20.0 g/10 min

(190°C, 21.6 Kg, HDPE line. 4:1 BUR, 0.035” gap. 8” die, 56” FLH, 240 lbs/hr, 420°F)

ASTM D1238

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Temperature

195 - 220 °C

Zone 1 Temperature

190 °C

Zone 2 Temperature

195 °C

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