Dow Dow™ 5004I LDPE

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Dow Dow™ 5004I LDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Extrusion Grade
Material Notes:	Product Description: Dow LDPE 5004I is used for fresh milk cartons, liquid/juice containers, dry foods packaging, snack foods packaging, moist foods packaging, and medical packaging. Dow LDPE extrusion coating resins provide optimal neck-in and draw-down performance with minimal taste/odor contribution. A low melt index coating resin for demanding packaging applications Complies with: US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©2.2a; US FDA DMF; Canadian HPFB No Objection (With Limitations); EU No 10/2011; Japan Hygienic Olefin and Styrene Plastics Association. Consult the regulations for complete details. Availability: Asia Pacific; 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 (With Limitations); JHOSPA Form: Pellets Processing Method: Cast Film; Extrusion Coating Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.924 g/cc	ASTM D792
Water Vapor Transmission	1.50 g/100 in²/day	1.0 mil, Extrusion Coating; ASTM F1249
Melt Flow	4.2 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238
Neck In	2.50 in @Temperature 321 °C	1.0 mil
Coating Weight	4.40 lb/ream

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	2140 psi @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	1580 psi @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	220 % @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	610 % @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic	0.45	vs. Itself; ASTM D1894
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	310 g @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	80 g @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	27.0 g @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D1709A
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	4500 psi @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	2470 psi @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D882
Heat Seal Strength Initiation Temperature	221 °F	1.0 mil, Extrusion Coating

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	234 °F
Vicat Softening Point	203 °F	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	12.9 % @Thickness 0.0254 mm	Cast Film; ASTM D1003
Gloss	51 % @Thickness 0.0254 mm	45°, Cast Film; ASTM D2457

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

Descriptive Properties
Film Puncture Resistance	28 ft-lb/in3	1.0 mil, Cast Film
Film Toughness	1370 ft-lb/in3	MD, Cast Film, ASTM D882
	1750 ft-lb/in3	TD, Cast Film, ASTM D882

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