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Elmet Technologies

Formosa Plastics Formolene® FR2233C LDPE
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Extrusion Grade

Material Notes: Product Description: Formolene® F92233C is a low density polyethylene exhibiting medium optical properties in film. Formolene® F92233C is formulated without slip and antiblock for use in high performance film applications offering excellent extrusion processing and outstanding melt strength characteristics suitable for thick film gauges and large lay flat widths. Formolene® F92233C meets all requirements of the US FDA as specified in 21 CFR 177.1520, covering safe use of polyolefin articles intended for direct food contact.

Availability: North America

Features: Food Contact Acceptable; Good Optical Properties; High Melt Strength; Low Density

Uses: Agricultural Applications; Blending; Film; Laminates; Shrink Wrap

Agency Ratings: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520

Form: Pellets

Processing Method: Coextrusion; Extrusion; Film Extrusion

Information provided by Formosa Plastic Corporation

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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density 0.922 g/cc0.0333 lb/in³ASTM D1505
Melt Flow 0.33 g/10 min
@Load 2.16 kg,
Temperature 190 °C
0.33 g/10 min
@Load 4.76 lb,
Temperature 374 °F
ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD 12.4 MPa
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
1800 psi
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD 11.7 MPa
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
1700 psi
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD 280 %
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
280 %
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD 540 %
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
540 %
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus  228 MPa
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
33000 psi
@Thickness 0.00150 in
MD, Blown Film; ASTM D882
 283 MPa
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
41000 psi
@Thickness 0.00150 in
TD, Blown Film; ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD 260 g
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
260 g
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD 460 g
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
460 g
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test 490 g
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
1.08 lb
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD 20.0 MPa
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
2900 psi
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD 17.2 MPa
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
2500 psi
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D882
 
Optical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Haze 15 %
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
15 %
@Thickness 0.00150 in
Blown Film; ASTM D1003
Gloss 45 %
@Thickness 0.0381 mm
45 %
@Thickness 0.00150 in
45°, Blown Film; ASTM D2457
 
Processing PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Melt Temperature 171 - 182 °C340 - 360 °F

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