Dow Dow™ 4012 LDPE

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Dow Dow™ 4012 LDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Extrusion Grade
Material Notes:	Product Description: Dow 4012 is used for a variety of applications such as condiment packaging, dry foods packaging, snack foods packaging, moist foods packaging, sugar pouches, lidding stock and medical packaging. Dow LDPE extrusion coating resins provide optimal neck-in and draw-down performance and minimal taste/odor contribution. A high melt index resin for thing coating applications Complies with: US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©2.2a; US FDA DMF; Canadian HPFB No Objection (With Limitations); EU No 10/2011. Consult the regulations for complete details. Availability: Latin America; North America Additive: Antiblock: No; Processing Aid: No; Slip: No Agency Ratings: DMF; FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©2.2; EU No 10/2011; Canadian HPFB No Objection Form: Pellets Processing Method: Extrusion Coating Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.920 g/cc	ASTM D792
Water Vapor Transmission	1.80 g/100 in²/day	1.0 mil, Extrusion Coating; ASTM F1249
Melt Flow	12 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238
Neck In	1.90 in @Temperature 329 °C	1.0 mil
Coating Weight	4.00 lb/ream

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic	0.60	vs. Itself; ASTM D1894
Heat Seal Strength Initiation Temperature	221 °F	1.0 mil, Extrusion Coating

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	225 °F
Vicat Softening Point	192 °F	ASTM D1525

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	600 - 620 °F

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