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Elmet Technologies

Westlake EC471 Low Density Polyethylene  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE)

Material Notes: Excellent processability, very low neck-in, excellent heat sealability, very good draw down and good moisture barrier.

    Application/Uses
  • Laminations
  • Food packaging
  • High speed coatings
  • Low coat weights
  • General purpose coatings

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

All information provided by Westlake Chemical

Key Words: Excellent processability, very low neck-in, excellent heat sealability, very good draw down and good moisture barrier
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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density 0.918 g/cc0.0332 lb/in³ASTM D1505
Melt Flow 10 g/10 min10 g/10 minASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 9.65 MPa1400 psiASTM D638
Elongation at Break 450 %450 %ASTM D638
 
Processing PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Melt Temperature 302 - 329 °C575 - 625 °F
 
Descriptive Properties
ProcessFilm

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