Abstract: Bimodal high density polyethylene composition for producing molded articles comprising—an ethylene homopolymer or an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer which is a bimodal high density polymer (COMPONENT A) in combination with—an alphanucleating agent (COMPONENT B),—a slip agent being a primary fatty acid amide, (COMPONENT C) and—one or more additives selected from antioxidants, acid scavengers, pigments and UV-stabilizers (COMPONENT D), the composition showing an increased the crystallization temperature and a decreased coefficient of friction compared to a bimodal HDPE composition prepared with the sole use of nucleating agent and compared to the sole use of a slip agent; and its use for producing injection molded articles, especially caps and closures.

Abstract: Bimodal high density polyethylene composition for producing moulded articles comprising —an ethylene homopolymer or an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer which is a bimodal high density polymer (COMPONENT A) in combination with —an alphanucleating agent (COMPONENT B), —a slip agent being a primary fatty acid amide, (COMPONENT C) and —one or more additives selected from antioxidants, acid scavengers, pigments and UV-stabilisers (COMPONENT D), the composition showing an increased the crystallisation temperature and a decreased coefficient of friction compared to a bimodal HDPE composition prepared with the sole use of nucleating agent and compared to the sole use of a slip agent; and its use for producing injection moulded articles, especially caps and closures.