Dow Dowlex™ GM 8051G PE

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Dow Dowlex™ GM 8051G PE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE)
Material Notes:	Product Description: Dowlex™ GM 8051G Polyethylene Resin is designed for use in a wide variety of film applications, in special for FFS and lamination multilayered films combining excellent optical properties, mechanicals and an additive package designed to enhance COF stability. Main Characteristics: High toughness, processability and optical properties; Fully formulated, enhanced COF stability Complies with: US FDA FCN 741 Consult the regulations for complete details. Availability: Latin America; North America Additive: Antiblock: 2500 ppm; Processing Aid: No; Slip: 900 ppm Agency Ratings: FDA FCN 741 Form: Pellets Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.921 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	0.90 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	1040 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	1070 psi	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	830 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	850 %	ASTM D882
2% Secant Modulus	25800 psi	MD; ASTM D882
	29400 psi	TD; ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	740 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	890 g	ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	600 g	ASTM D1709A
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	6290 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	5700 psi	ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	250 °F
Vicat Softening Point	226 °F	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	11.4 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	63 % @Thickness 0.0500 mm	45°; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5

Descriptive Properties
Film Puncture Resistance	346 ft-lb/in3

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