Borstar FB1200
Borstar FB1200
Borstar FB1200
POLYETHYLENE
Borstar® FB1200
ENHANCED POLYETHYLENE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE AGRICULTURE FILM APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Borstar®FB1200 is produced using the proprietary Borstar® bimodal technology resulting in easy extrusion
with superior mechanical properties. Film made from the product exhibits excellent mechanical strength at
normal as well as low temperature, good sealing properties and superior ESCR. Borstar®FB1200 contains
antioxidant.
CAS-No. 25087-34-7
APPLICATIONS
Impact modifier Grape Cover Films
Greenhouse Films Monolayer & co-extrusion films
Aquaculture and Pond Liners Soft Geomembrane
Heavy Duty and Wide Width Film Mulch Film
Compression Packaging Industrial Film
Silage Film
KEY FEATURES
Easy process ability Excellent draw down
Excellent impact strength – stiffness balance Toughness at low temperature
Good seal properties Superior ESCR
Bubble stability Excellent printability
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Property Typical Value* Test Method
Density 921 kg/m3 ASTM D 792
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16kg) 0.17 g/10min ASTM D1238
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5.0kg) 0.70 g/10min ASTM D1238
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/21.6kg) 16 g/10min ASTM D1238
Melting Temperature 123 °C ISO 11357/03
Vicat Softening Point A50 (10 N) 100 °C ISO 306
ESCR – 10% Igepal – F 50% >5000 Hours ASTM D1693-B
* Typical properties and data should not be used for specification work
FILM PROPERTIES¹
PROCESSING CONDITIONS
Borstar®FB1200 can be processed in most types of blown film equipment such as LDPE, LLDPE or
HDPE extruders. The balance of draw down properties and bubble stability is superior to conventional
LLDPE and LDPE. Thickness of 10 to >2000mm can be processed with good bubble stability. The
product is well suited for co-extrusion.
Recommended extrusion temperature is 190 - 210°C. A die gap of 1.0 - 1.8 mm will give the best balance
between extruder pressure and physical properties in the film. Wider die gap gives higher machine
direction orientation.
STORAGE
This product should be stored in dry conditions at temperature bellow 50°C and protected from UV-light.
Improper storage can initiate degradation, which results in odour generation and colour changes and can
have negative effects on physical properties of this product.
More information on storage can be found in Safety Information Sheet (SIS) for this product.
SAFETY
The product is not classified as a hazardous mixture.
Dust and fines from the product carry a risk of dust explosion. All equipment should be properly earthed.
Inhalation of dust should be avoided as it may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Small amounts of
fumes are generated during processing of the product. Proper ventilation is therefore required.
Please see our Safety Information Sheet (SIS) for details on various aspects of safety, recovery and disposal
of the product, for more information contact your Borouge representative.
RECYCLING
The product is suitable for recycling using modern methods of shredding and cleaning. In-house production
waste should be kept clean to facilitate direct recycling.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
The following related documents are available on request, and represent various aspects on the usability,
safety, recovery and disposal of the product.
STANDARDS
Borouge is certified to various ISO standards, please refer to Borouge.com for more information.
DISCLAIMER
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication, however, we do not
assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of such information.
Borouge makes no warranties which extend beyond the description contained herein. Nothing herein shall constitute any warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
It is the customer’s responsibility to inspect and test our products in order to satisfy itself as to the suitability of th e products for
the customer’s particular purpose. The customer is responsible for the appropriate, safe and legal use, processing and handli ng of
our products.
No liability can be accepted in respect of the use of Borouge’s products in conjunction with other materials. The information contained herein
relates exclusively to our products when not used in conjunction with any third party materials.