Westlake EB171 MDPE Medium Density Polyethylene

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Westlake EB171 MDPE Medium Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE)
Material Notes:	Westlake EF171 is a MDPE resin suggested for use in shrink packaging applications. This material has good TD shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent machinability, and toughness. This resin grade complies with 21 CFR 177.1520. Melt temperatures of 380ï¿½ F ï¿½ 410ï¿½ F are recommended for Westlake Chemical EB171 with blow-up ratios of 2.0:1 or higher. It is Kosher compliant. Test specimens for blown film: nominal thickness 1.3 mils; blow up ratio 2.5:1, die gap 50 mils. Resin contains low slip, low antiblock.
Key Words:	Good TD shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent machinability, and toughness
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Available Properties
Density, ASTM-D1505 Thickness Melt Flow, ASTM-D1238 Film Elongation at Break, MD, ASTM-D882 Film Elongation at Break, TD, ASTM-D882 Dart Drop, 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 Melt Temperature Blow-up Ratio (BUR) FDA, See notes for details.

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Westlake Chemical Corporation

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Plastic

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