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Westlake EN1820 Low Density Polyethylene

Category	Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LDPE
Manufacturer	Westlake Chemical Corporation
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Port	Ningbo port,China
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Material Notes:

Westlake Polyethylene EN1820 natural is a low density formulation with outstanding optical properties, making this material an excellent choice for calendaring and as a clarity filler in coextruded applications.Application/UsesFood contact applicationsGeneral purpose clarity packagingFDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520. Kosher Compliant.All information provided by Westlake Chemical

Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Density	0.920 g/cc	0.0332 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Thickness	38.1 microns	1.50 mil
Melt Flow	2.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	2.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	300 %	300 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	800 %	800 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop	2.10 g/micron	53.3 g/mil	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	33.8 MPa	4900 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	22.8 MPa	3300 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	207 MPa	30000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	241 MPa	35000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	6.5 %	6.5 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	60 %	60 %	at 45º; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	182 - 193 °C	360 - 380 °F	with BUR of 2.4:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.4	2.4

Descriptive Properties	Value	Comments
Process	Extrusion

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