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LyondellBasell Petrothene® M2520FN Low Density Polyethylene

Category Polymer , Film , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LDPE , Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Manufacturer LyondellBasell (former Equistar)
Trade Name Petrothene®
Port Shanghai port,China
Trade Terms FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms L/C, T/T, Western Union
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Material Notes:
ApplicationsPETROTHENE M 2520 is a film grade resin that exhibits excellent optics, good gloss and good bubble stability. A typical application for this resin is high clarity packaging. Regulatory StatusM 2520 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 177.1520C 2.1. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "…articles that contact food except for articles used for packing or holding food during cooking." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Contact your Equistar sales representative for more information. Processing TechniquesSpecific recommendations for processing M 2520 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. For further suggestions, contact your Equistar sales representative.Film Processing Conditions20 Mil Die Gap; BUR 2:1; (1.0 Mil Gauge)This product is from the former Equistar product line.
Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Density 0.925 g/cc
0.0334 lb/in³
ASTM D1558
Thickness 25.4 microns
1.00 mil
2:1 BUR; 20 mil die gap
Melt Flow 2.0 g/10 min
2.0 g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Mechanical Properties Metric English Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD 10.3 MPa
1500 psi
ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD 11.7 MPa
1700 psi
ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD 250 %
250 %
ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD 520 %
520 %
ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD 136 g
136 g
ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD 120 g
120 g
ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test 50.0 - 60.0 g
0.110 - 0.132 lb
ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD 23.4 MPa
3400 psi
ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD 20.0 MPa
2900 psi
ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD 214 MPa
31000 psi
ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD 241 MPa
35000 psi
ASTM D882
Optical Properties Metric English Comments
Haze 5.5 %
5.5 %
ASTM D1003
Gloss 95 %
95 %
at 60°; ASTM D2457
Processing Properties Metric English Comments
Melt Temperature 160 °C
320 °F
Descriptive Properties Value Comments
Antiblock Low
Slip High
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