Global plastics business Sabic is offering a new, high-performance material for industrial containers.
Called Sabic HDPE ICP 5602, the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) was developed with industrial packaging producer Mauser.
It is designed for blow moulding of tight head drums with a capacity of 25 to 220 litres.
The new resin is said to combine ‘very high impact and rigidity with excellent processing performance and optimal resistance to stress cracks and chemicals’.
Further, it improves melt flow for higher productivity and reduced energy usage, and its granular form prevents waste, increases machine efficiency, and allows safer product handling, says Sabic.
The resin is designed to be used for the production of UN-approved containers for storage and transport of high-value or hazardous liquids. Also, it has been approved for food contact applications, confirms Sabic.
Wim Bloks, Head of Global Procurement at Mauser, says: “This material is making a positive impact on our manufacturing and sustainability performance, while satisfying customer demand.” It meets the need for a reliable, long-term source of supply, he adds.
