UTEC is the trade name of the Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) developed and produced by Braskem with its own catalyst and production technology.

UTEC has a molecular weight about 10 times higher than High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resins. The ultra high molecular weight of UTEC results in excellent mechanical properties such as high abrasion resistance, impact strength and low coefficient of friction. These special properties allow the product to be used in several high performance applications. UTEC is sold in powder form in grades according to the molecular weight and average particle size. The molecular weight may be in the low range (3 million g/mol), medium range (5 million g/mol) or high range (7 to 10 million g/mol). Products with these different molecular weights are available in small (average diameter around 150 μm) or large particle sizes (average diameter around 205 μm).

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