LyondellBasell Petrothene® NA205000 Low Density Polyethylene, Extrusion Coating Grade

Petrothene NA205000 is an extrusion coating resin especially recommended for high-speed, light weight coating applications. The resin can be drawn to a low coating weight at line speeds in excess of 1,500 fpm with minimum neck-in and no edge weave. It is recommended for flexible pouches, locker wraps, sugar pouches, industrial and multi-wall bags and laminations. Regulatory Status: NA205000 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulations 21 CFR 177.1520 and 21 CFR 176.170. These regulations (respectively) allow for the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food;" or "as components of the uncoated or coated food-contact surface of paper and paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packaging, processing, preparing, treating, packing, transporting or holding aqueous and fatty food." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Contact your Equistar sales representative for more information. It is recommended that a melt temperature of 590°F - 620°F be used for light-weight coating applications in conjunction with electrostatic, flame or chemical priming to insure good adhesion. The maximum recommended melt temperature for NA205000 is 625°F. For further suggestions, please contact your Equistar sales representative.This product is from the former Equistar product line.