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Polyolefins at a Glance
Third Edition

Alkatuff ® LLDPE Film Grades
Additives
Applications
Grades
Melt Index (g/10 min)
based on D1238
@190°C, 2.16kg
Density (g/cm3) based
on ASTM D1505
Antiblock
Slip
Lamination
Frozen Food
General Purpose
Ice Bags
Garbage Bags
Stretch Wrap
Personal Care
Overwrap
Clarity
Blending
LL438 0.80 0.922 • •
LL488 0.80 0.922 * H • •
LL0130AB 1 0.90 0.925 * • • •
LL0132HS 1 0.90 0.925 * VH • • • •
LL501 1.0 0.925 • •
LL601 1.0 0.925 * H • •
LL401 1.0 0.925 * VH •
LL425 2.5 0.918 •
LL525 2.5 0.935 •
LL535 3.5 0.939 • •
1 = Alkatuff Optimix grades
Alkathene ® LDPE Film Grades
Additives
Applications
Grades
Melt Index (g/10 min)
based on D1238
@190°C, 2.16kg
Density
(g/cm3)
based on ASTM D1505
Antiblock
Slip
Heavy Duty
Shrink
Lamination
Frozen Food
Produce
Carry Bags
General Purpose
Clarity
Bread
Cling Wrap
XDS34 0.30 0.922 • •
LDF433 0.45 0.925 * • •
LDD201 0.45 0.922 • • •
LDD203 0.45 0.922 * • •
LDD204 0.45 0.922 * M • •
LDD205 0.45 0.922 * H • • •
LDH210 1.0 0.922 •
LD0128MS 1.0 0.922 * M • •
LDH215 1.0 0.922 * H • •
XJF143 2.5 0.921 • •
LDJ226 2.5 0.922 * M 1 • •
LD0220MS 2.5 0.922 * M • •
LDJ225 2.5 0.922 * VH • •
XLF197 5.5 0.920 • •
LDO520HS 5.5 0.920 * VH •
1 Based on antistat additive
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Alkathene ® LDPE Extrusion Coating Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238 based on D1505
@190°C, 2.16kg
XLC177 4.5 0.922 Extrusion coating with low moisture transmission
WNC199 8.0 0.918 Extrusion coating
LDN248 8.5 0.922 High line speed extrusion coating with low extractables,
low odour
LD1217 12 0.918 High line speed, low neck-in extrusion coating with low
odour
PE Pipe Extrusion Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238
@190°C, 2.16kg
GM5049B* 0.045 0.956 2 High density PE100 Type resin according to AS/NZS4131
for use in pressure pipes
GM5010T2* 0.10 0.958 2 General Purpose high density PE80 Type C resin
according to AS/NZS4131 for use in pressure and nonpressure
pipes
MD0592 0.12 0.942 1 Designed for extrusion into a full range of pipe
products where medium density resins are required
MD0898* 0.12 0.952 1 Medium density PE80 Type B resin according to
AS/NZS4131 designed for extrusion into full range of
pipe and fitting sizes
LL0228 1.90 0.920 3 Linear low density resin for use in pipe extrusion
applications
*ISO Certified to AS/NZS4131 1 = ASTM D1505/D2839 2 = ASTM D792 3 = ASTM 1505
HDPE/MDPE Wire and Cable Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238
@190°C, 2.16kg
GM5010T2* 0.10 0.958 2 Designed for use as a general purpose jacketing
compound for buried wires and cables where abrasion
resistance and cut-through resistance in rocky terrain
is required
MD0592 0.12 0.942 1 Designed for extrusion into a full range of wire and cable
products where medium density resins are required
MD0898* 0.12 0.952 1 Designed for use as a general purpose jacketing
compound for buried wires and cables where abrasion
resistance and cut-through resistance in rocky terrain
is required
*ISO Certified to AS/NZS4131 1 = ASTM D1505/D2839 2 = ASTM D792
HDPE Tape and Monofilament Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238 based on D792
@190°C, 2.16kg
GF7740F2 0.40 0.944 Extrusion applications including stretched tape, monofilament,
tarpaulins, and over-pouches for medical solutions
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HDPE Blow Moulding Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min)
based on D1238
Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
@190°C, 2.16kg
HD0840 0.03 0.953 1 Large part mouldings, especially blow moulded
self-supported drums and tanks (25 - 220 litres)
HD1155 0.04 0.953 1 Large part blow mouldings, including 25 litre to 220 litre
tanks and drums
GM7655 0.20 0.949 2 Blow moulded containers including household and
industrial chemical (HIC). Suitable for larger part mouldings
GF7660 0.30 0.973 2 Blow moulding and extrusion applications, injection
Black19
moulding of parts with very thick wall sections and
simple flow paths. Yields extremely good weatherability
GF7660 0.40 0.953 2 HIC containers, including detergent and
pharmaceutical bottles
GF7660LS10 0.40 0.954 2 Blow moulding and extrusion applications requiring
good UV stability
GE4760 0.60 0.958 2 Blow moulded water, dairy and fruit juice bottles
HD6095 0.85 0.960 1 Thin walled bottles where ESCR is not a requirement,
such as dairy containers, fruit juice and cordial bottles,
and packaging for powders
HD5148 0.85 0.960 1 High speed dairy packaging applications and other thin
walled bottles, where ESCR is not a requirement
such as milk, cream, fruit juice and cordial
1 = ASTM D1505/D2839 2 = ASTM D792
HDPE Injection Moulding Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238 based on D1505
@190°C, 2.16kg
HD0390 4.0 0.955 Stackable crates for transport, storage and bottles, and
industrial mouldings
HD0397UV 4.0 0.955 Mouldings demanding combination of food contact
suitability and long-term weatherability, including
MGB's, crates and industrial mouldings.
HD0490 4.5 0.955 Stackable transport, storage and bottles crates,
and industrial mouldings
HD0499UV 4.5 0.955 Mouldings requiring the combination of food contact
suitability and long-term weatherability, including
MGB's, crates, and industrial mouldings.
HD0790 7.0 0.956 Industrial pails, sealant cartridges, crates and closures
HD1090 10 0.956 Industrial pails, sealant cartridges, crates and closures
HD1099UV 10 0.956 Crates and tote boxes requiring good UV resistance
HD2090 20 0.956 Housewares, thin-walled containers and closures
HD3690 36 0.956 Housewares, thin-walled mouldings and closures.
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Alkathene ® Injection LDPE Moulding Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238 Based on D1505
@190°C, 2.16kg
XDS34 0.30 0.922 Injection moulded caps and closures
WJG117 1.7 0.918 Injection moulded caps and closures, industrial
containers, and thick sections
XJF143 2.5 0.921 Injection moulded caps and closures, and thick-walled
sections
LDN248 8.5 0.922 Injection moulded closures and caps
WRM124 22 0.920 Injection moulded housewares, lids and toys
WSM168 63 0.919 Injection moulded thin sections
LLDPE Injection Moulding Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238
@190°C, 2.16kg
Alkatuff ®
LL820 20 0.925 1 Injection moulding and compounding applications
such as housewares and lids
ExxonMobil*
LL6101XR 20 0.924 2 Injection moulding and compound applications requiring
medium flow
LL6101RQ 20 0.924 2 Powder for compounding and injection applications
requiring medium flow
LL6201XR 50 0.926 2 High flow and toughness injection moulding
applications
LL6201RQ 50 0.926 2 Powder for compounding and injection moulding
applications requiring high flow and toughness
*ExxonMobil Chemical products distributed by Qenos in Australia 1 = ASTM D1505 2 = ASTM D1928/4883
Alkatuff ® LLDPE Rotational Moulding Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238 based on D1505
@190°C, 2.16kg
LL711UV 3.5 0.939 Applications requiring balance of toughness and stiffness
where excellent ESCR and high level UV protection
required such as water and chemical tanks, septic systems
and kayaks
LL722 3.5 0.939 Mouldings requiring balance of toughness and stiffness
with excellent ESCR such as water and chemical tanks,
septic systems and kayaks
LL705UV 5.0 0.935 Applications requiring high ESCR, toughness, stiffness
and high level UV stabliser such as leisure craft,
playground equipment and agricultural tanks.
LL755 5.0 0.935 Applications requiring high ESCR, toughness and stiffness
LL710UV 10 0.930 Good ESCR, high chemical resistance, toughness and UV
protection suitable for intricate items and low cycle times
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PP Homopolymer Injection Moulding Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238 based on D792
@230°C, 2.16kg
PPR1070 4.0 0.903 Injection moulded closures and housewares
PPT1070 5.5 0.903 Injection moulded garden furniture, housewares,
caps and closures
PPU1080 15 0.902 Injection moulded closures, housewares and flower
pots
PPV1780 22 0.901 Thin-walled injection mouldings and food containers
PPW1780 48 0.903 Thin-walled injection moulded containers and drinking
cups
A range of PP Powders are also available
PP Copolymer Injection Moulding Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238 based on D792
@230°C, 2.16kg
PPK2032 0.80 0.899 Injection moulded crates and automotive parts.
Blow moulded bottles. Thermoformed sheets
PPK4132 0.80 0.899 Injection moulded automotive parts and domestic
white goods for high heat applications
PPN2033 1.8 0.899 Injection moulded crates. Blow moulded containers.
Thermoformed sheet
PPR2042 4.0 0.902 Injection moulded crates, tote boxes, domestic appliances,
automotive parts, and industrial mouldings
PPT1052 7.0 0.903 Injection moulded sink traps
White24
PPT2052 7.0 0.903 Injection moulded housewares and automotive parts
PPU1062 16 0.903 Injection moulded housewares
PPV2753 22 0.898 Injection moulded thin-walled food containers,
thin section automotive parts
PPW1762 43 0.902 Thin-walled injection moulded food containers and
packaging, and flower pots
PP Homopolymer Extrusion Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238 based on D792
@230°C, 2.16kg
PPK1060 1.0 0.905 Extruded pipe, film, tape and strapping
PPN1060F 1.5 0.903 Extruded lashings and tape. Blow moulded bottles,
Thermoformed food containers.
PPN1780 1.5 0.906 Extruded strappings and tape. Thermoformed food
containers.
PPR1060F 4.0 0.902 Extruded stretched weaving tapes, bailer twine and
lashings
A range of PP Powders are also available
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Exceed Metallocene LLDPE Film Grades
Additives
Applications
Grades
Melt Index (g/10 min)
based on D1238
@190°C, 2.16kg
Density
(g/cm3)
based on EM Method
Antiblock
Slip
Heavy Duty Bags
Stretch
Shopping Bags
General Purpose
Lamination
Freezer Film
Clarity
FFS
Agricultural Film
Exceed 1018CA 1.0 0.918 • • • • • • • • •
Exceed 1018FA 1.0 0.918 * H • • • • • • •
Exceed 1327CA 1.3 0.927 • • • • • • • • •
Note: Exceed is an ExxonMobil Chemical product distributed by Qenos in Australia.
HDPE Film Grades
Grades Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cm 3 ) Applications
based on D1238
@190°C, 2.16kg
HD0811 0.06 0.952 1 Supermarket check-out bags, garbage bags, kitchen
tidy bags, singlet and other merchant bags, bags-on-roll
and slap sheets
GM4755F 0.10 0.949 2 Carry bags and liners
HDF895 0.80 0.960 1 High Density resin for merchant bags, freezer wrap and
bags, laminating and general liners
1 = ASTM D1505/D2839 2 = ASTM D792
Qenos also supplies a broad range of specialty polymers. For further enquiries and contact details, see overleaf.
This information is offered solely for your consideration, verification and should not be construed as a warranty or representation for which Qenos Pty Ltd
assumes legal liability , except to the extent that such liability is imposed by legislation and cannot be excluded. Values quoted are the result of tests on representative
samples, and the product supplied may not conform in all respects. Qenos Pty Ltd reserves the right to make any improvements or amendments
to the composition of any grade or product without alteration to the code number. In using Qenos Pty Ltd's products, you must establish for yourself the
most suitable formulation, production method and control tests, to ensure the uniformity and quality of your product is in compliance with all laws.
Qenos, Alkathene and Alkatuff are registered trademarks of Qenos Pty Ltd. Alkatuff Optimix is a trademark of Qenos Pty. Ltd.
Qenos is the Australian distributor for ExxonMobil Chemical polymers.
Exceed is a trademark of Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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Qenos Alkathene ®
and Alkatuff ®
production
ISO 9001
Lic No. QEC0272
Qenos Plastics & Resins
HDPE, MDPE and PP
production
ISO 9001
Lic No. QEC0372
Qenos Customer Service
Polyolefins Phone: 1800 805 538 Specialties, Mobil Films & Elastomers Phone: 1800 672 215
(PE and PP) Phone: 1800 682 379 International Trade Phone: 1800 331 230
Phone: 1800 063 573
Customer Service Fax: 1800 638 981
Email: customer.service@qenos.com
Qenos Cnr Kororoit Creek Road & Maidstone Street, Altona Victoria 3018
Phone: 61 3 9258 7333 Fax 61 3 9258 7451 www.qenos.com
Published by Qenos Corporate Affairs Department 2004 Qenos Pty Ltd ABN 62 054 196 771