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Dow DOWLEX™ 2049 Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Food Grade
| Category | Polymer , Film , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LLDPE , Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Film Grade |
| Manufacturer | Dow Chemical |
| Trade Name | DOWLEX™ |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Dow DOWLEX™ 2049 Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Food Grade.pdf  |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
Material Notes:
DOWLEX® 2049 Polyethylene resin offers excellent tear strength, medium stiffness, outstanding toughness and puncture resistance for films used in food contact applications. When used unmodified and processed according to good manufacturing practices, this resin is technically suitable for food contact end uses. This material complies with U.S. FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 c 3.2 (a) for food packaging applications. The regulation should be consulted for complete details.Film properties below based on a film thickness of 40 µm. Data provided by Dow Chemical.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.926 g/cc | 0.0335 lb/in³ | |
| Thickness | 40.0 microns | 1.57 mil | |
| Melt Flow | 1.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg |
1.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb |
Melt flow ratio I10/I2 is 8. |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 24.8 MPa | 3600 psi | Molded property |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 12.7 MPa | 1840 psi | |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 15.1 MPa | 2190 psi | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 15.1 MPa | 2190 psi | Molded property |
| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 670 % | 670 % | |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 780 % | 780 % | |
| Elongation at Break | 850 % | 850 % | Molded value |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.330 GPa | 47.9 ksi | Molded Sample 2% Secant Modulus |
| Coefficient of Friction | 0.60 | 0.60 | |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength MD | 240 g | 240 g | |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength TD | 730 g | 730 g | |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD | 6.00 g/micron | 152 g/mil | |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD | 18.3 g/micron | 465 g/mil | |
| Dart Drop | 5.50 g/micron | 140 g/mil | |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 39.6 MPa | 5740 psi | |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 34.1 MPa | 4950 psi |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Point | 106 °C | 223 °F |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 15 % | 15 % | |
| Gloss | 45 % | 45 % | 45° |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Temperature | 232 °C | 450 °F | Film extrusion temperature |
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