Formosa Plastics Formolene® FR2955 LDPE

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Formosa Plastics Formolene® FR2955 LDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Extrusion Grade
Material Notes:	Product Description: Formolene® FR2955 is a low density polyethylene offering good film rigidity and very good optical properties. Formolene® FR2955 is formulated without slip and antiblock for use in applications requiring good extrusion processing. Films exhibit high stiffness and very good optical properties. Availability: North America Features: Good Optical Properties; Good Rigidity; High Stiffness; Low Density Uses: Blending; Film; Laminates; Shrink Wrap Processing Method: Coextrusion; Extrusion; Film Extrusion Information provided by Formosa Plastic Corporation
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.929 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	55 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	1900 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	1900 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	460 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	610 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus	41000 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	MD, Blown Film; ASTM D882
	46000 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	TD, Blown Film; ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	200 g @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	260 g @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	120 g @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	4500 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	3900 psi @Thickness 0.0508 mm	Blown Film; ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Gloss	69 % @Thickness 0.0500 mm	45°, Blown Film; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	356 - 374 °F

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