polyethylene
Octene sLLDPE
Product Data Sheet
Film Resins
Grades Additive Packages Applications
鈥? FPs117-C 鈥? Polymer process aid 鈥? Lamination film, coextruded sealant layer, and high toughness film
鈥? FPs117-D 鈥? Slip, antiblock, polymer process aid 鈥? Lamination film, coextruded sealant layer, and high toughness film
鈥? FPs117-F 鈥? Antiblock, polymer process aid 鈥? Lamination, coextruded sealant layer, high toughness film and heavy duty sacks
FPs117 Series
ASTM (1) Typical Values(2)
Properties Units
Melt Index 1.0
for FPs117-D
D 1238 g/10 min 1.0
Melt Index (3)
Density 0.917
3
D 792 g/cm 0.917
Density
Film Properties(4)
Thickness 碌m (mil) 2 5 (1.0)
Features
MD D 1922 g 300
Tear Strength
鈥? Easy processability
TD g 450
鈥? Superior toughness with
D 1709/A g 400
Dart Drop Impact, F5 0
excellent tear strength
J/mm (in-lb/mil) 79 (18)
Puncture (5)
Low Friction
鈥? Excellent seal properties
MD D 882 MPa (psi) 46 (6 670)
Tensile Strength
鈥? Low gel
TD MPa (psi) 42 (6 090)
Common Additives
MD D 882 MPa (psi) 9 (1 310)
Yield Strength
鈥? Antioxidant
TD MPa (psi) 9 (1 310)
MD D 882 % 540
Elongation
TD % 760
MD D 882 MPa (psi) 126 (18 270)
1% Secant Modulus
TD MPa (psi) 132 (19 140)
D 1003 % 16
(8)
Haze 100% LLDPE
% 7
LDPE blended
D 2457 -- 37
(8)
Gloss @ 45掳 100% LLDPE
-- 72
LDPE blended
Seal Initiation
掳C (掳F) 100 (212)
Temperature (5,6,7)
(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) 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 specifications.
Product Data Sheet Octene Film Resins
FPs117 Series鈥搒LLDPE
Availability Food Packaging Status
SURPASS polyethylene resins are available in United States: FPs117-C, FPs117-D, and
bulk hopper cars, hopper trucks, boxes, sea bulk FPs117-F comply with the specifications
containers or bags. The product type and batch contained in the U.S. Food and Drug
number are clearly marked on each container. Administration (FDA) regulation 21 CFR
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Contact the NOVA Chemicals sales office 177.1520 for olefin polymers, para. (c) 3.2a, and
nearest you for availability in your area. may thus be used in the United States as an U.S. Operating Center
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article or component of an article intended for
1550 Coraopolis Heights Road
use in contact with food.
Storage/Handling Moon Township, PA 15108
United States of America
FPs117 Series should be stored in a clean, dry Other Countries: For regulatory compliance
place at ambient temperatures. Prolonged or Phone 412.490.4000
information for other countries, please contact
Toll Free 800.222.7213
improper storage can result in deterioration of your nearest NOVA Chemicals office. Fax 412.494.4861
product properties. Care should be taken when
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foreign matter contamination. The NOVA NOVA Chemicals Corporation
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contains important safety information and should disposal may present an ingestion hazard to Calgary, Alberta
be reviewed before using the product. Canada T2P 5C6
wildlife. Where recycling of NOVA Chemicals鈥?
Phone 403.750.3600
polyethylene resins is not possible, disposal to
Fax 403.269.7410
landfill or incineration in accordance with all
Processing Conditions
applicable government laws and regulations is Technical Center
Recommended Conditions:
recommended. Please contact NOVA Chemicals NOVA Chemicals
185掳C - 200掳C
Melt Temperature Technical Center
Technical Service for further information on
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370掳F - 400掳F recycling and disposal of NOVA Chemicals Calgary, Alberta
resins.
Optimum Blow-up Canada T1Y 6G7
2:1 - 3:1
Ratio Phone 403.291.8444
Fax 403.291.0493
0.9 mm - 2.1 mm
Die Gap
is the SPI resin code developed for low
0.035 in - 0.085 in European
density and linear low density polyethylene to
Operating Center
0.5 mil - 3.0 mil
Film Thickness identify material type for sorting and recycling NOVA Chemicals
12.7 碌m - 76 碌m purposes. (International) S.A.
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Comprehensive assistance with processing 1700 Fribourg
conditions and technology is available from Switzerland
NOVA Chemicals Technical Service at Phone 41.26.426.57.57
(403) 291-8444. Fax 41.26.426.57.70
is a registered trademark of NOVA Brands Ltd; authorized use.
SURPASS庐 is a registered trademark of NOVA Chemicals Corporation in Canada and of NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A. elsewhere.
The above information is provided in good faith. NOVA Chemicals is not responsible for any processing or compounding which may occur to
produce finished articles, packaging materials or their components. Further, NOVA CHEMICALS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR
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October 22, 2007 FPs117-Series
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