Eastman E6838-975F Polyethylene  (discontinued **)

E6838-975F is a low density formulation with medium slip and medium antiblock. The formula is used in general purpose packaging where impact strength and processability are important. End-use film applications include bread bags, produce bags, and industrial linersList of Applications: Bread bagsFood packagingIndustrial linersProduce bagsE6838-975F meets the requirements of FDA regulations at 21 CFR 177.1520(c)(2.2) and may be used as a component of packages used for holding food during cooking. However, the polymer thickness in the form in which it contacts food shall not exceed 0.005 inches and contact is limited to non-alcoholic food because of a regulatory limitation for an adjuvant substance in this formulation.Information supplied by the manufacturer.Information from manufacturer data sheet.Eastman Chemical Company sold its polyethylene business to Westlake Chemical Corporation in Dec. 2006. This grade no longer appears in the Westlake product line.