Montell Type 1900 UHMW Polyethylene

Subcategory: Polyethylene; Thermoplastic; HDPE

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Basell is the successor company to Montell.

Key Words: UHMWPE

Material Notes:

Key Features: ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene resin, excellent abrasion resistance, high impact strength, low coefficient of friction, good chemical resistance, low odor and taste transfer

Applications: wear surfaces in pulp and paper process, material handling and packaging equipment, food and beverage processing systems, impact and abrasion resistant parts for mining and solid waste handling, marine fendering, battery separators, FDA acceptable

Meets FDA requirements in 21 CFR 177.1520 for all food contact, including cooking applications.

Description: 1900 ultrahigh molecular wight polyethylene resin has an average molecular weight range between 4 and 6 million. This polymer is for use in compression moldind, solution and ram extrusion processes. It is supplied in a fine powder form. This resin meets FDA requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations in 21 CFR 177.1520 for all food contact, including cooking applications. It has passed USP Class VI testing. This resin has passed the tesing for compliance with 3A Sanitary Standards for plastics in contact with dairy products. All indgredients meet the chemical regristration requirments of TSCA and DSL.

Information provided by Montell Polyolefins.