Formosa Plastics Formolene® FORMAX® L71709E2 Film (Hexene Grade) LLDPE

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Formosa Plastics Formolene® FORMAX® L71709E2 Film (Hexene Grade) LLDPE (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Linear Low Density (LLDPE); Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Film Grade; LLDPE/Hexene, Film Grade
Material Notes:	High Strength Linear Low Density Polyethylene for Film Extrusion Formolene FORMAX® L7 is a high strength linear low density hexene copolymer polyethylene made using a gas-phase process. Film mechanical properties are significantly improved compared to competitive super hexene LLDPE film resins. FormoleneFORMAX® L7 is formulated with slip and antiblock for use in high performance film applications offering excellent extrusion processing and outstanding impact strength and tear resistance. Films exhibit good optical properties Formolene FORMAX® L7 meets all requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as specified in 21 CFR 177.1520, covering safe use of polyolefin articles intended for direct food contact. Applications: Industrial packaging, Industrial liners, Coextrusion, Can liners and Consumer trash bags Information provided by Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.917 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Thickness	0.984 mil
Melt Flow	0.90 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	Condition E; ASTM D1238
Antiblock Level	7000 ppm
Slip Level	1500 ppm

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	1655 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	1635 psi	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	700 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	870 %	ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	375 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	705 g	ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	405 g	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	5680 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	4290 psi	ASTM D882

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5

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

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