Dow DX5E66 Polypropylene Homopolymer Resin

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Dow DX5E66 Polypropylene Homopolymer Resin (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polypropylene (PP); Polypropylene, Film Grade
Material Notes:	Overview Consistent processability Very high cleanliness Good optical properties Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c)1.1a, EU-Directive 2002/72/EC, Canadian HPFB No Objection DX5E66 Developmental Polypropylene Resin is intended for use in cast film processes. Braskem acquired Dow's polypropylene business. This specific grade was discontinued priot to the acquisition and so is listed as a discontinued Dow product.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.900 g/cc	ASTM D792
Thickness	50.8 microns	Film Thickness
Melt Index of Compound	8.7 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 230 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Rockwell R	102	ASTM D785
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	21.6 MPa	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	15.7 MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength, Yield	33.0 MPa	ASTM D638
Film Elongation at Break, MD	690 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	750 %	ASTM D882
Elongation at Yield	8.0 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant	1380 MPa	ASTM D790A
Secant Modulus, MD	0.719 GPa	2% secant modulus; ASTM D882
Secant Modulus, TD	0.693 GPa	2% secant modulus; ASTM D882
Izod Impact, Notched	42.7 J/m	ASTM D256A
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	64 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	88 g	ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	<= 100 g	Film; 50.8 microns; ASTM D1709B
	110 g	Film; 50.8 microns; ASTM D1709A
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	50.3 MPa	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	45.1 MPa	ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	161 °C	DSC; Dow Method
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	104 °C	Unannealed; ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	155 °C	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	0.22 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	ASTM D1003
Gloss	95 %	ASTM D2457, 45°, 50.8 microns
	145 %	ASTM D2457, 20°, 50.8 microns

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes	See notes for details.

Descriptive Properties
Film Puncture Resistance (J/cm³)	9.76	Dow Method; 50.8 microns
Film Toughness (J/cm³)	344	TD: 50.8 microns; ASTM D882
	353	MD: 50.8 microns; ASTM D882

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