LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA143063 Low Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA143063 Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE NA 143 is a series of homopolymer resins for blown film. Applications include stiff liners. Regulatory Status NA 143 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "…articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food…" Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Processing Techniques Specific recommendations for processing NA 143 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Physical Properties These are typical values and not to be construed as specific product limits. Data obtained from film produced in a 3.5"(89mm) blown film line, commercially available 6"(203 mm)die, 375°F(191°C) melt extrusion temperature, 2:1 BUR, 1.25 mil (32 micron) gauge, 0.025"die gap at 130 lb/hr. This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.921 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Thickness	1.25 mil	2:1 BUR; 25 mil die gap
Melt Flow	2.0 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	1720 psi	Data derived from Type IV specimen, 75 mil plaques, @ 20" min.; ASTM D638
Film Elongation at Break, MD	300 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	500 %	ASTM D882
Elongation at Break	650 %	Molded; ASTM D638
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	380 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	200 g	ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	90.0 g	F₅₀; ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	3400 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	2500 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	28000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	32000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	6.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	70 %	at 45°; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	375 °F

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes	See notes for details.

Descriptive Properties
Antiblock	Medium
Slip	Medium

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