Dow Dow™ 608A LDPE

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Dow Dow™ 608A LDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Extrusion Grade
Material Notes:	Product Description: A formulated clarity film resin for thing gauge optical packaging Optimum gauge range: 0.8-2.5 mil Complies with: US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©2.2a; EU NO 10/2011. Consult the regulations for complete details. Availability: North America Additive: Antiblock: No; Processing Aid: No; Slip: No Agency Ratings: DMF; FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©2.2; EU NO 10/2011 Form: Pellets Processing Method: Blown Film; Cast Film Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.925 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	2.6 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	1810 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
	2050 psi @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	1490 psi @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
	1840 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	180 % @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
	580 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	490 % @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
	780 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	140 g @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D1922
	450 g @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	150 g @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D1922
	430 g @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	72.0 g @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D1709A
	87.0 g @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D1709A
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	3400 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
	3920 psi @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	2100 psi @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
	2990 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	235 °F
Vicat Softening Point	207 °F	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	2.2 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D1003
	5.7 % @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D1003
Gloss	81 % @Thickness 0.0254 mm	45°, Cast Film; ASTM D2457
	87 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	45°, Blown Film; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	413 °F	Extrusion
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5

Descriptive Properties
Film Puncture Resistance	42 ft-lb/in3	2.0 mil, Blown Film
	44 ft-lb/in3	1.0 mil, Cast Film
Film Toughness	1320 ft-lb/in3	TD, 1.0 mil, Cast Film, ASTM D882
	2240 ft-lb/in3	MD, 2.0 mil, Blown Film, ASTM D882
	2500 ft-lb/in3	TD, 2.0 mil, Blown Film, ASTM D882
	997 ft-lb/in3	MD, 1.0 mil, Cast Film, ASTM D882

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