Westlake EC 480 Low Density Polyethylene

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Westlake EC 480 Low Density Polyethylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded
Material Notes:	Applications Milk Cartons Liquid Containers Multiwall Bag Stock Frozen Food Containers Properties Good Drawdown Excellent Adhesion to Substrates Very Good Heat Sealability Very Good Moisture Barrier FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520, paragraph C, section 2.1, for use in articles that contact food. Kosher approved Processing: The very good flow properties of Westlake Polymers EC 480 permit high-speed coatings at weights from 4 lbs. / 3,000 sq. ft. and up. Suggested melt temperatures range for extrusion coating EC 480 is 575° to 625°F. Information provided by Westlake Chemical Corporation
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Density, ASTM D1505 Water Vapor Transmission, ASTM D96(E) Oxygen Transmission, ASTM D1434 Nitrogen Transmission, ASTM D1434 Carbon Dioxide Transmission, ASTM D1434 Melt Flow, ASTM D1238 Tensile Strength, Ultimate, ASTM D638 Elongation at Break, ASTM D638 Tensile Modulus, ASTM D1709 Vicat Softening Point, ASTM D1525 Melt Temperature FDA

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Westlake Chemical Corporation

Category Notes
Plastic

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