Dow Dow™ 5005 LDPE

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Dow Dow™ 5005 LDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Extrusion Grade
Material Notes:	Product Description: Dow LDPE 5005 is used for fresh milk cartons, liquid/juice containers, dry foods packaging, snack foods packaging, moist foods packaging, and medical packaging. Dow LDPE extrusion coating resins provide optimal neck-in and draw-down performance with minimal taste/odor contribution. Main Characteristics: A low melt index coating resin for demanding packaging applications Complies with: US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©2.2a. 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 Form: Pellets Processing Method: Extrusion Coating Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.922 g/cc	ASTM D792
Water Vapor Transmission	1.50 g/100 in²/day	1.0 mil; ASTM F1249
Melt Flow	5.7 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238
Neck In	2.10 in @Temperature 321 °C	1.0 mil
Coating Weight	4.40 lb/ream

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Heat Seal Strength Initiation Temperature	221 °F

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	231 °F
Vicat Softening Point	207 °F	ASTM D1525

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	600 - 630 °F

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