Dow ELITE™ 5401G Enhanced Polyethylene Resin

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Dow ELITE™ 5401G Enhanced Polyethylene Resin
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Linear Low Density (LLDPE)
Material Notes:	ELITE™ 5401G is a copolymer produced via INSITE™ Technology from Dow Plastics. It offers a unique combination of low seal initiation, moderate stiffness and low blocking for excellent performance on automated packaging equipment. ELLITE™ 5401G resin complies with U.S. FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2a. Information provided by Dow
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Available Properties

Density, ASTM D792
Thickness
Melt Flow, ASTM D1238
Antiblock Level
Slip Level
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
Secant Modulus, MD, ASTM D882, 2% Secant
Secant Modulus, TD, ASTM D882, 2% Secant
Impact, Dow Method, [lb_f]; Puncture Resistance Force
Impact, Dow Method, [ft-lbf/in³]; Puncture Resistance
Puncture Energy, Dow Method
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD, ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD, ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD, ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD, ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test, ASTM D1709, Method B
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD, ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD, ASTM D882
Heat Seal Strength Initiation Temperature, Dow Method, 2 lb/in heat seal strength; 0.5 sec dwell, 40 psi bar pressure, pull speed 10 (in./min.)
Melting Point, Dow Method (DSC)
Vicat Softening Point, ASTM D1525
Haze, ASTM D1003
Gloss, ASTM D2457, 45°
FDA, See notes for details.

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Manufacturer Notes:
Dow Chemical

Category Notes
Plastic

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