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Westlake Elevate™ EF437 2.5% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

Material Notes: Westlake EF437 resin is a 2.5% EVA copolymer designed for films that require excellent optical and strength properties. This Kosher compliant resin has excellent heat sealing characteristics and low temperature brittleness properties.

    Application/Uses
  • High clarity packaging
  • Light and medium duty produce bags
  • Linear blend component for sealing and clarity

FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1350. Kosher Compliant.

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Key Words: Excellent optical and strength properties. 2.5% EVA.
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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 0.925 g/ccASTM D1505
Vinyl Acetate Content 2.5 %
Thickness 1.25 mil
Melt Flow 2.0 g/10 minASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Film Elongation at Break, MD 350 %ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD 700 %ASTM D882
Dart Drop Test 150 gASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD 3480 psiASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD 2470 psiASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD 20000 psiASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD 22000 psiASTM D882
 
Optical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Haze 3.7 %ASTM D1003
Gloss 79 %at 45º; ASTM D2457
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Melt Temperature 360 - 390 °Fwith BUR of 1.5:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR) 2.5
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA Yes
 
Descriptive Properties
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