A linear chain polymer produced via low-pressure polymerization. It features a significant amount of short-chain branching, which offers higher tensile strength and impact resistance compared to LDPE. LLDPE is commonly used in packaging and cable jacket applications.
| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD (ASTM) | UNIT | LLDPE | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4-LLDPE FILM | |||||||||
| MFR | D1238 | g/10 min | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Density | D792 | g/cm3 | 0,918 | 0,921 | 0,92 | 0,921 | 0,918 | 0,921 | 0,92 |
| Film Properties** | |||||||||
| Tensile Strength Break (MD) | D882 | MPa | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Tensile Strength Break (TD) | D882 | MPa | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Elongation at Break (MD) | D882 | % | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| Elongation at Break (TD) | D882 | % | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| 1% Secant Modulus (MD) | D882 | MPa | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 195 | 195 | 195 |
| 1% Secant Modulus (TD) | D882 | MPa | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 220 | 230 | 250 |
| Dart Impact Strength | D1709 | g | 100 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Tear Strength (MD) | D1922 | g | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Tear Strength (TD) | D1922 | g | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Vicat Softening Point | D1525 | oC | 100 | 100 | 101 | 100 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Gloss (45oC) | D2457 | - | 55 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Haze | D1003 | % | 10 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 16 |
| Slip Agent | NO | High slip & antiblock | Low slip & antiblock | Very high slip & antiblock | NO | High slip & antiblock | Low slip & antiblock | ||
| Application | General films, food packaging, agricultural films, stretch films & multi layer film | Stretch films, liners, industrial bags, general purpose films, food packaging, refuse sacks and garbage bags | |||||||
| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD (ASTM) | UNIT | LLDPE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INJECTION | ROTATIONAL MOULDING | WIRE & CABLE | |||
| MFR | D1238 | g/10 min | 20 | 5 | 2,8 |
| Density | D792 | g/cm3 | 0,924 | 0,936 | 0,918 |
| Molded Plague Properties | |||||
| Tensile strength at Yield | D638 | MPa | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| Tensile strength at Break | D638 | MPa | 10 | 24 | 25 |
| Elongation at Break | D638 | % | 700 | 1000 | 900 |
| Secant Modulus | D638 | MPa | 310 | - | 200 |
| Brittleness Temparature | D746 | oC | - | <-70 | - |
| Vicat Softening Point | D1525 | oC | 94 | 114 | 97 |
| Flexural Modulus | D790 | MPa | - | 600 | - |
| Durometer Hardness | D2240 | Shore D | 53 | 56 | 47 |
| ESCR (100% lgepal) | D1693 | Hours | - | 500 -> 1000 | - |
| Volume Resistivity (500V) | D257 | ohm.cm | - | - | 8,00E + 16 |
| Volume Resistivity (500V/sec) | D149 | kV/mm | - | - | >50 |
| Volume Resistivity (60Hz) | D150 | - | - | - | 2,2 |
| Volume Resistivity (60Hz) | D150 | - | - | - | 0,001 |
| Special Feature | - | UV8 | - | ||
| Application | General purposes applications, housewares, masterbatch carrier, lids | Chemical tanks, water tanks, playground, industrial containers | Low voltage cable insulation and jacketing | ||