Westlake EF796 Low Density Polyethylene

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Westlake EF796 Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE)
Material Notes:	Westlake Polyethylene EF796 is a low density formulation suggested for film applications requiring a good balance of properties such as converter film for industrial packaging and general-purpose packaging. Application/Uses Disposable diaper film Food-contact applications Industrial packaging FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520. Kosher Compliant. All information provided by Westlake Chemical
Key Words:	Good balance of properties
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.921 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Thickness	1.50 mil
Melt Flow	2.5 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	250 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	750 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Test	100 g	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	3800 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	2700 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	27000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	32000 psi	ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Vicat Softening Point	94.0 °C	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	6.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	70 %	at 45º; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	360 - 380 °F	with BUR of 2.4:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.4

Descriptive Properties
Process	Film

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