LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA285003 Medium Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA285003 Medium Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Medium Density (MDPE); Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE NA 285-003 is a medium density polyethylene resin for blown or cast film extrusion. Typical applications include overwrap film. This product exhibits good film optics and high stiffness. Regulatory Status NA 285-003 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 285-003 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. Film gauge: 1.25 mils. This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.930 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Thickness	1.25 mil
Melt Flow	6.2 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	500 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	600 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Test	60.0 g	F₅₀; ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	4400 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	4200 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	38000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	43000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	7.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	65 %	at 45°; ASTM D2457

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

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