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Westlake Elevate™ EF598 9% 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. 9% EVA.
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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Methyl Acrylate Content 9.0 %
Melt Flow 8.0 g/10 min
@Load 2.16 kg,
Temperature 190 °C
ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Film Elongation at Break, MD 400 %
Film Elongation at Break, TD 800 %
Dart Drop 170 g/milASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD 4000 psiASTM D638
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD 3000 psiASTM D638
1% Secant Modulus, MD 13000 psiASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD 16000 psiASTM D882
 
Optical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Haze 2.7 %ASTM D1003
Gloss 80 %at 45°
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA Yes
 
Descriptive Properties
processExtrusion
 Film

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