Westlake EF 303 Low Density Polyethylene

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Westlake EF 303 Low Density Polyethylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded
Material Notes:	Applications Medium Duty Produce Bags Good Clarity Shrink Film Bags for Textile Items Properties Good Haze and Gloss Good Strength Good Processability Excellent Heat Sealability FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520, paragraph C, section 2.1, for use in articles that contact non-alcoholic food. Maximum film thickness is 0.0047 in. Kosher approved Processing: Extrusion melt temperatures of 380° to 400°F are recommended for EF 303 with blow-up ratios of 1.5:1 or higher. Information provided by Westlake Chemical Corporation
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Available Properties

Density, ASTM D1505, Unformulated polymer only
Thickness
Melt Flow, ASTM D1238
Film Elongation at Break, MD, ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD, ASTM D882
Dart Drop, Calculated
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, Unformulated polymer only
Gloss, ASTM D2457, Specular Gloss @ 45° (Unformulated polymer only)
Melt Temperature
FDA

Property Data

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Manufacturer Notes:
Westlake Chemical Corporation

Category Notes
Plastic

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