Dow 4012 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

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Dow 4012 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE)
Material Notes:	Polyethylene 4012 is used for a variety of applications such as condiment packaging, dry and moist foods packaging, sugar pouches, lidding stock and medical packaging. Information provided by Dow
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Available Properties

Density, ASTM D792
Water Vapor Transmission, ASTM F1249, at 1 atm; 1.0 mil coating onto 50 lb Kraft paper
Thickness, Dow Method, Coating Thickness; Extrusion Coating Processability
Melt Index of Compound, ASTM D1238
Neck In, Dow Method, 610°F and 1.0 mil; Extrusion Coating Processability
Coating Weight, Dow Method, Extrusion Coating Processability
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic, ASTM D1894, (film/film); 1.0 mil coating onto 50 lb Kraft paper
Heat Seal Strength Initiation Temperature, Dow Method, 1 lb/in heat seal strength; 1.0 mil coating onto 50 lb Kraft paper
Melting Point, Dow Method (DSC)
Vicat Softening Point, ASTM D1525
Melt Temperature, Extrusion Coating Processability

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Dow Chemical

Category Notes
Plastic

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