Westlake EF 316 Low Density Polyethylene

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Westlake EF 316 Low Density Polyethylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded
Material Notes:	Applications Light and Medium Duty Produce Bags Chill Cast Bakery Bags Clarity Packaging Applications Properties Good Haze and Gloss Good Processability Very Good Heat Sealability Very Good Impact Strength 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. Kosher approved Processing: Westlake Polymers EF 316 processes on conventional cast film extrusion equipment with recommended melt temperatures of 500° to 550°F. 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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