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Elmet Technologies

Westlake Hifor Xtreme SC74836 Linear Low Density Polyethylene
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Linear Low Density (LLDPE)

Material Notes: WESTLAKE HIFOR Xtreme Polyethylene SC74836 is a high strength linear low density polyethylene designed for blown film extrusion. This resin contains no slip, no antiblock and processing aid. Films produced with this resin exhibit extreme toughness, with excellent gloss and clarity for a product of this density. Features of this resin include high stiffness and high ultimate tensile strength.

    Application/Uses
  • Fresh produce packaging

FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520. Kosher Compliant.

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Key Words: Extreme toughness, with excellent gloss and clarity
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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density 0.926 g/cc0.0335 lb/in³ASTM D1505
Thickness 25.4 microns1.00 mil
Melt Flow 0.60 g/10 min0.60 g/10 minASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Film Elongation at Break, MD 750 %750 %ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD 1150 %1150 %ASTM D882
Dart Drop 5.91 g/micron150 g/milASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD 61.4 MPa8900 psiASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD 43.4 MPa6300 psiASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD 248 MPa36000 psiASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD 317 MPa46000 psiASTM D882
 
Optical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Haze 9.0 %9.0 %ASTM D1003
Gloss 60 %60 %at 45º; ASTM D2457
 
Processing PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Melt Temperature 204 - 216 °C400 - 420 °F
Blow-up Ratio (BUR) 2.42.4
 
Descriptive Properties
ProcessBlown Film
 Film

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