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Eastman 1840A Polyethylene  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded

Material Notes: Polyethylene 1840A is a low-density formulation with no slip or antiblock. It is suggested for injection molding applications requiring good stiffness, gloss, good processability or layflat properties.

Applications/Uses

  • Food cooking applications
  • Food-contact applications
  • Key Attributes
  • Good processability
  • Good stiffness
  • Use in injection molding applications
  • Eastman Chemical Company sold its polyethylene business to Westlake Chemical Corporation in Dec. 2006. This grade no longer appears in the Westlake product line.

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    Available Properties
    • Density, ASTM D4883
    • Melt Flow, ASTM D1238
    • Tensile Strength at Break, ASTM D638, 500 mm/min
    • Tensile Strength, Yield, ASTM D638, 500 mm/min
    • Elongation at Break, ASTM D638, 500 mm/min
    • Flexural Modulus, ASTM D790, Secant; 12.7 mm/min. (0.5 in./min.)
    • Vicat Softening Point, ASTM D1525
    • Brittleness Temperature, ASTM D746
      
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    Eastman Chemical Company

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    Plastic

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