Dow LDPE 493A Low Density Polyethylene, Film Grade

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Dow LDPE 493A Low Density Polyethylene, Film Grade
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	DOW LDPE 493A resin, is a high strength, general purpose resin used for shipping sack, industrial liner and produce film applications. DOW LDPE 493A resin can be blended with most linear low density polyethylene resins to enhance bubble stability. It contains low levels of slip additive and medium levels of antiblock additive. It complies with U.S. FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.1 for food contact applications. The regulation should be consulted for complete details. Film properties below based on a film thickness of 40 µm. Data provided by Dow Chemical.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.922 g/cc
Thickness	40.0 microns
Melt Flow	0.80 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	11.4 MPa
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	11.4 MPa
Film Elongation at Break, MD	230 %
Film Elongation at Break, TD	570 %
Coefficient of Friction	0.30
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	420 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	170 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD	10.5 g/micron
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD	4.30 g/micron
Dart Drop	3.30 g/micron
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	24.2 MPa
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	20.3 MPa

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Processing Temperature	204 °C	Film extrusion temperature

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

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