polyethylene
Octene sLLDPE
Product Data Sheet
Film Resin
FPs016-C
ASTM (1) Typical Values(2)
Properties Units
Melt Index 0.65
D 1238 g/10 min 0.65
Melt Index (3)
Density 0.916 3
D 792 g/cm 0.916
Density
Properties(4)
Film
Thickness 碌m (mil) 2 5 (1.0)
Features
MD D 1922 g 350
Tear Strength
鈥? Outstanding melt strength
TD g 430
鈥? Superior toughness with
D 1709/A g 700
Dart Drop Impact, F5 0
excellent tear strength
J/mm (in-lb/mil) 98 (22)
Puncture (5)
Low Friction
鈥? Excellent seal properties
MD D 882 MPa (psi) 47 (6 820)
Tensile Strength
鈥? Low gel
TD MPa (psi) 44 (6 380)
MD D 882 MPa (psi) 8.5 (1 230)
Yield Strength
Additives
鈥? Process stabilizer TD MPa (psi) 8.5 (1 230)
MD D 882 % 470
Elongation
鈥? Polymer process aid
TD % 780
Applications
MD D 882 MPa (psi) 126 (18 270)
1% Secant Modulus
鈥? Lamination film
TD MPa (psi) 138 (20 020`)
鈥? Coextruded sealant layer
D 1003 % 15
(8)
Haze 100% LLDPE
鈥? High toughness film
% 7
LDPE blended
D 2457 -- 38
(8)
Gloss @ 45掳 100% LLDPE
-- 72
LDPE blended
Seal Initiation
掳C (掳F) 100 (212)
(5,6,7)
Temperature @
(1) Properties designated have been determined using methods which are in accordance with or substantially in
accordance with the specified testing standards.
(2) Typical Values represent average laboratory values and are intended as guides only, not as specifications.
(3) Condition 190/2.16.
(4) Film properties are typical of blown film extruded on a 2.5" extruder with 4" die and 35-mil die gap at a blow up
ratio of 2.5:1, but are dependant upon operating conditions.
(5) NOVA Chemicals test method.
(6) The seal initiation temperature is the temperature at which a 2-mil film achieves a seal strength of 4.4N/13mm.
(7) Tested at 0.5s dwell, 0.27 N/mm2 bar pressure, 305mm/min. pull speed.
(8) Typical values obtained with LLDPE/LDPE blends. Intended as guides only; not to be construed as specifica-
tions.
Product Data Sheet Octene Film Resin
FPs016-C sLLDPE
Availability Food Packaging Status
SURPASS polyethylene resins are available in United States: FPs016-C complies with the
bulk hopper cars, hopper trucks, boxes, sea bulk specifications contained in the U.S. Food and
containers or bags. The product type and batch Drug Administration (FDA) regulation 21 CFR
number are clearly marked on each container. 177.1520 for olefin polymers, para. (c) 3.2a, and
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October 22, 2007 FPs016-C
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