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Dow 608A Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
| Category | Polymer , Film , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LDPE |
| Manufacturer | Dow Chemical |
| Trade Name | |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Dow 608A Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE).pdf  |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
Material Notes:
A formulated clarity film resin for thin gauge optical packaging Optimum gauge range: 0.8 - 2.5 mil Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.1 Information provided by Dow
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.923 g/cc | 0.0333 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Thickness | 50.8 microns | 2.00 mil | |
| Melt Flow | 2.6 g/10 min | 2.6 g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 12.46 MPa | 1807 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 12.67 MPa | 1837 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 584 % | 584 % | ASTM D882 |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 778 % | 778 % | ASTM D882 |
| Impact | 42 | 42 | [ft-lbf/in<sup>3</sup>]; Puncture Resistance; Dow Method |
| 2243 | 2243 | [ft-lbf/in<sup>3</sup>]; Toughness MD; ASTM D882 | |
| 2499 | 2499 | [ft-lbf/in<sup>3</sup>]; Toughness TD; ASTM D882 | |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength MD | 447 g | 447 g | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength TD | 433 g | 433 g | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD | 8.799 g/micron | 223.5 g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD | 8.524 g/micron | 216.5 g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
| Dart Drop Test | 87.0 g | 0.192 lb | Method A; ASTM D1709 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 23.41 MPa | 3396 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 20.58 MPa | 2985 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 113 °C | 235 °F | Dow Method (DSC) |
| Vicat Softening Point | 97.0 °C | 207 °F | ASTM D1525 |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 5.7 % | 5.7 % | ASTM D1003 |
| Gloss | 81 % | 81 % | 45°; ASTM D2457 |
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