LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA960083 Low Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA960083 Low Density Polyethylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE NA 960 is a series of resins designed for a wide variety of industrial film applications where high impact strength and excellent drawdown are needed. NA 960 exhibits good uniformity, ease of processing and good tensile strength. Regulatory Status The basic resin NA 960 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "…articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food…" Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Processing Techniques Specific recommendations for processing NA 960 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Physical Properties These are typical values and not to be construed as specific product limits. Data obtained from film produced in This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.919 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Thickness	1.25 mil	2:1 BUR; 25 mil die gap
Melt Flow	0.90 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	2100 psi	Data derived from type IV specimen, 75 mil plaque @ 20" min.; ASTM D638
Film Elongation at Break, MD	200 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	500 %	ASTM D882
Elongation at Break	660 %	Molded; ASTM D638
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	300 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	130 g	ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	120 g	F₅₀; ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	3500 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	2400 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	29000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	34000 psi	ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Vicat Softening Point	92.0 °C	ASTM D1525

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	350 °F

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

Descriptive Properties
Antiblock	Medium
Slip	None

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