Borealis FT5231 Low Density Polyethylene

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Borealis FT5231 Low Density Polyethylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	FT5231 is a Low Density Polyethylene for blown film. Tubular technology. Contains Antioxidant. This grade is developed for the production of packaging film with good optical properties for medium duty film applications. Applications FT5231 has been developed especially for applications like: shrink film, carrier-bag film, lamination films, and food packaging. Information provided by Borealis AG
Key Words:	LDPE
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.923 g/cc	ISO 1183
Melt Flow	0.75 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ISO 1133

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	250 %	ISO 527-3
Film Elongation at Break, TD	550 %	ISO 527-3
Tensile Modulus	230 MPa	MD; ASTM D882-A
	260 MPa	TD; ASTM D882-A
Puncture Energy	2.50 J	66N; ASTM D5748
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic	0.80	ISO 8295
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD	10.19 g/micron	ISO 6383/2
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD	5.097 g/micron	ISO 6383/2
Dart Drop Test	120 g @Thickness 0.0400 mm	ISO 7765-1
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	27.0 MPa	ISO 527-3
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	24.0 MPa	ISO 527-3

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	112 °C	ISO 11357-3
Vicat Softening Point	97.0 °C	ISO 306

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	8.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	85 %	ASTM D2457

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