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Westlake EF403 Low Density Polyethylene

Category	Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LDPE
Manufacturer	Westlake Chemical Corporation
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Port	Shanghai port,China
Trade Terms	FOB, CFR, CIF
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Material Notes:

WESTLAKE polyethylene EF403 is a fractional melt low-density formulation suggested for use in clarity shrink applications. This LDPE formula exhibits excellent skrinkability, and has very good optical properties.Application/UsesMedium duty produce bagsGood clarity shrink filmBags for textile itemsBeverage/Bottle overwrapFDA: 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	0.924 g/cc	0.0334 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Thickness	31.8 microns	1.25 mil
Melt Flow	0.80 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	0.80 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	500 %	500 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	700 %	700 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop	4.92 g/micron	125 g/mil	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	30.3 MPa	4400 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	23.4 MPa	3400 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	179 MPa	26000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	221 MPa	32000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	4.0 %	4.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	75 %	75 %	at 45º; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	182 - 199 °C	360 - 390 °F	with BUR of 1.5:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5	2.5

Descriptive Properties	Value	Comments
Process	Film
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