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Hexene linear low density polyethylene (hLLDPE)

product overview - film, moulding and extrusion
Hexene linear Low Density Polyethylene (hLLDPE) Product overview

SASOL AT A GLANCE
Sasol is an international integrated chemicals and energy company that leverages technologies and the expertise of
our 30 400 people working in 36 countries. We develop and commercialise technologies, and build and operate
world-scale facilities to produce a range of high-value product streams, including liquid fuels, chemicals and low-
carbon electricity.

SASOL CHEMICALS
Sasol Chemicals is a producer and marketer of a range of commodity chemicals based on the Fischer Tropsch (FT)
and natural gas value chains including chemical feedstocks of ethane, ethylene, propylene and ammonia. Final
products include polymers, explosives, fertilisers, mining reagents (caustic soda, sodium cyanide), and a range of
alcohols, ketones, acrylate monomers, and other oxygenated solvents.
Final products marketed through the Polymers division include low density polyethylene (LDPE), hexene linear low
density polyethylene (hLLDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as well as propylene and ethylene
monomers. Through this product portfolio we offer polymer solutions for a broad range of applications and
industries.
Our polymers are marketed throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Americas and Asia and we are active in over 75
countries globally.
Our Polymer Technology Services Centre in Johannesburg provides expertise and technical service support to
external customers and also undertakes polymer-related applications research and development applicable to the
Polymers division.

POLYETHYLENE OVERVIEW
Polyethylene grades are characterised primarily on the basis of their density. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is the
oldest form of polyethylene and is produced under high pressure conditions which promote the formation of a high
degree of both long and short chain branching within the polymer structure. These characteristics give rise to resins
which are soft, tough and flexible, as well as being easy to process.
Hexene linear low density polyethylene (hLLDPE) comprises a more linear structure with limited short chain
branching produced through the co-polymerisation of ethylene with short chain alpha-olefins such as butene or
hexene. Sasol uses 1-hexene as a co-monomer, which provides a tougher hLLDPE product. The hLLDPE resins exhibit
improved mechanical properties over LDPE, such as higher tensile strength, higher impact, and increased puncture
resistance. In film conversion, the use of hLLDPE can deliver lower gauge (thickness) films than LDPE, however
these films are not as easy to process.
Both LDPE and hLLDPE are predominantly used in flexible blown film extrusion applications where the relative
benefits of each polymer can be combined to produce optimum film performance properties. The inherent
toughness and mechanical property benefits of hLLDPE also allow this polymer to be widely used in rotational
moulding applications such as water and chemical tanks, storage bins and road barriers, as well as a range of rigid
applications. Injection moulding applications for LDPE include the production of closures and lids.

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our business and that of our customers.

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hLLDPE grade range - film
Grade name MFI Nominal Additive Features Applications
(g/10min)1 density package
(g/cm3)2

Hexene copolymer
HF2308E 0.8 0.923 Antioxidant Excellent mechanical Heavy duty film (>75 µm)
Low antiblock properties Blending into HDPE or LDPE
Excellent puncture
resistance
High impact strength

HF2110 1.0 0.921 Antioxidant Outstanding mechanical Blown stretch film

properties Blending into LDPE
Good heat sealing range

HF2910T 1.0 0.929 Antioxidant Outstanding mechanical General packaging thin film
High antiblock properties (10 to 30 µm)
High slip Good heat sealing range Blending into LDPE
Excellent drawdown Not recommended for
Good stiffness lamination film

HF2020 2.0 0.920 Antioxidant Medium strength LLDPE Cast stretch film (mono and
Good heat sealing range co-extruded)
1
190C; 2.16 kg
2
Density measured according to ASTM D1505 without annealing
Notes:
1. Surface properties of grades containing slip and antiblock additives will be dependent on film thickness.
2. For further details refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet.

hLLDPE grade range - moulding and extrusion

Grade name MFI Nominal Features Applications
(g/10min)1 density
(g/cm3)2

Injection moulding - Hexene copolymer

HM2420 20 0.924 High gloss Injection moulded containers

Good low temperature
performance

HR3950 5 0.939 Good ESCR Injection moulded containers

Medium rigidity
Medium flow
Good low temperature
performance

Masterbatch extrusion - Hexene copolymer

HM2420 20 0.924 High flow Base for colour and additive

concentrates
hLLDPE grade range - moulding and extrusion
Grade name MFI Nominal Features Applications
(g/10min)1 density
(g/cm3)2

Rotational moulding - Hexene copolymer

HR3935 3.5 0.939 Good heat stability Rotomoulded rigid parts for
High rigidity indoor use
Good ESCR
Excellent impact strength

HR3935U 3.5 0.939 UV stabilised Rotomoulded rigid parts for

Good heat stability outdoor use
High rigidity
Good ESCR
Excellent impact strength

HR3950 5 0.939 High rigidity Rotomoulded rigid parts for

Good ESCR indoor use

HR3950U 5 0.939 UV stabilised Rotomoulded rigid parts for

High rigidity outdoor use
Good ESCR
1
190C; 2.16 kg
2
Density measured according to ASTM D1505 without annealing

Grade name MFI Nominal Features Applications

(g/10min)1 density
(g/cm3)2

Pipe / profile extrusion - Hexene copolymer

HF2110 1 0.921 Medium rigidity General purpose low pressure

Good burst strength pipe
Good ESCR

HF2020 2 0.920 Good burst strength General purpose low pressure

Good ESCR pipe

Notes:
1. All grades contain antioxidant
2. For further details refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet.

Sales enquiries Technical support

Phone: +27 (0)10 344 5000 Phone: +27 (0)11 458 0700
email: [email protected] Fax: +27 (0)11 458 0734 www.sasol.com

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