| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LDPE |
| Manufacturer | NOVA Chemicals |
| Trade Name | Novapol® |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | NOVA Chemicals Novapol® LA-0224-A LDPE Foam Resin.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.924 g/cc | 0.0334 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Thickness | >= 25.0 microns | >= 0.984 mil | |
| Melt Flow | 2.3 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C |
2.3 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F |
ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 11.2 MPa | 1620 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 12.0 MPa | 1740 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 10.3 MPa | 1490 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 186 % | 186 % | ASTM D882 |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 513 % | 513 % | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break | 600 % | 600 % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.310 GPa | 45.0 ksi | at 1%; ASTM D790 |
| Secant Modulus, MD | 0.193 GPa | 28.0 ksi | at 1%; ASTM D882 |
| Secant Modulus, TD | 0.513 GPa | 74.4 ksi | at 1%; ASTM D882 |
| Impact | 43.2 | 43.2 | J/mm; NOVA Chemicals Puncture test |
| Coefficient of Friction | >= 0.60 | >= 0.60 | ASTM D1894 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD | 10.5 g/micron | 267 g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD | 3.90 g/micron | 99.1 g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
| Dart Drop | 2.40 g/micron | 61.0 g/mil | F<sub>50</sub>, ASTM D1709/A |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 27.2 MPa | 3950 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 17.8 MPa | 2580 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 9.9 % | 9.9 % | ASTM D1003 |
| Gloss | 49.3 % | 49.3 % | at 45°; ASTM D2457 |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Temperature | 170 - 190 °C | 338 - 374 °F |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Blow Up Ratio | 2:1 to 3:1 |