LyondellBasell Petrothene® M2520FN Low Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® M2520FN Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE M 2520 is a film grade resin that exhibits excellent optics, good gloss and good bubble stability. A typical application for this resin is high clarity packaging. Regulatory Status M 2520 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 177.1520C 2.1. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "…articles that contact food except for articles used for packing or holding food during cooking." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Processing Techniques Specific recommendations for processing M 2520 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Film Processing Conditions 20 Mil Die Gap; BUR 2:1; (1.0 Mil Gauge) This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Available Properties

Density, ASTM D1558
Thickness, 2:1 BUR; 20 mil die gap
Melt Flow, ASTM D1238
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD, ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD, ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD, ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD, ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD, ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD, ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test, ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD, ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD, ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD, ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD, ASTM D882
Haze, ASTM D1003
Gloss, ASTM D2457, at 60°
Melt Temperature
FDA, See notes for details.

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Manufacturer Notes:
LyondellBasell (former Equistar)

Category Notes
Plastic

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