HDPE Film Opalene
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HDPE Film Opalene is a high-density polyethylene film grade resin specially engineered for producing thin, flexible, and high-strength films. It is designed for blown film extrusion processes, delivering excellent mechanical properties, superior clarity (opal/opalene finish), and consistent gauge control. This resin offers high tensile strength, good puncture resistance, and excellent moisture barrier properties, making it ideal for packaging applications requiring durability and flexibility. Its balanced processing characteristics enable fast extrusion rates and uniform film thickness.
Description
HDPE Film Opalene
Primary Uses
- Packaging Industry
- Used extensively in flexible packaging films for food products such as snack wrappers, frozen food bags, and fresh produce packaging.
- Suitable for shopping bags, carrier bags, and refuse sacks requiring high tear resistance and durability.
- Employed in shrink films and stretch wraps for palletizing and bundling products.
- Used in industrial packaging films for protection and moisture barrier in storage and transport.
- Agricultural Films
- Production of mulch films and greenhouse covers providing protection while allowing light diffusion (opal finish).
- Used in silage films for forage preservation due to moisture and oxygen barrier properties.
- Medical and Hygiene Products
- Used in protective covers, medical packaging films, and hygiene product wraps where sterility and barrier protection are essential.
- Consumer Goods
- Production of garbage bags, liners, and protective films for household and commercial use.
- Used in laminated films for flexible packaging combining mechanical strength and printability.
Secondary Uses
- Industrial Applications
- Films for industrial liners and protective sheets in construction and manufacturing.
- Used as vapor barriers in building insulation and packaging.
- Printing & Lamination
- Acts as a substrate for lamination with other polymers or paper to enhance packaging aesthetics and performance.
- Recycling Applications
- Accepted in film recycling streams and can be reprocessed into various low-to-medium-end film products.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Basic Identification Attributes
- Chemical Name (IUPAC): Polyethylene, high-density (HDPE)
- Common/Trade Name: HDPE Film F52H04, Opalene
- CAS Number: 9002-88-4
- HS Code: 3920.20.00
- Polymer Type: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film grade
- Synonyms: Opalene HDPE film resin; HDPE blown film resin
- Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: Pellet resin for film extrusion
- Color & Odor: Natural/opalescent; odorless
- Density: ~0.945 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index (MFI): Approximately 0.20–0.40 g/10 min
- Melting Point: Approx. 130°C
- Tensile Strength: High tensile strength suitable for thin film applications
- Elongation at Break: High, providing flexibility
- Moisture Barrier: Excellent moisture resistance
- Optical Properties: Opal/opalene finish providing light diffusion and moderate clarity
- Environmental Stress Crack Resistance: Good
- Safety & Hazard Attributes
- GHS Classification: Not hazardous
- Toxicity: Non-toxic, suitable for food contact applications (subject to certification)
- Handling: Non-irritant under normal handling
- Storage & Handling Attributes
- Container Type: Supplied in bags or bulk packaging
- Storage Conditions: Dry, cool environment away from direct sunlight and moisture
- Shelf Life: 2–3 years if stored properly
- Handling Notes: Minimize dust; use appropriate PPE if dust generation occurs
- Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Food contact approved by FDA, EFSA (subject to certification)
- Complies with EU Regulation No. 10/2011 for plastic materials in contact with food
- REACH and RoHS compliant
- Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Non-biodegradable but recyclable
- Recycling: Accepted in polyethylene film recycling streams
- Ecotoxicity: Low, inert polymer
- Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classified
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
- Safety Handling Precautions
- PPE Required: Gloves, safety goggles, dust masks when handling powder or resin pellets
- Handling Guidelines: Use in well-ventilated areas; avoid dust inhalation
- Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after handling; avoid ingestion and eye contact
- First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air if irritation occurs
- Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water
- Eye Contact: Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes; seek medical advice if irritation persists
- Ingestion: Not harmful in small amounts; seek medical advice if large quantities swallowed
- Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Combustible solid; emits dense smoke when burned
- Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, CO₂
- Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons
- Firefighter PPE: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear
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