| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LDPE |
| Manufacturer | NOVA Chemicals |
| Trade Name | Novapol® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | NOVA Chemicals Novapol® LA-0424-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 |
| Melt Flow | 4.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C |
4.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F |
ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 10.4 MPa | 1510 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 10.0 MPa | 1450 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 10.4 MPa | 1510 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 251 % | 251 % | ASTM D882 |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 553 % | 553 % | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break | 538 % | 538 % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.291 GPa | 42.2 ksi | at 1%; ASTM D790 |
| Secant Modulus, MD | 0.164 GPa | 23.8 ksi | at 1%; ASTM D882 |
| Secant Modulus, TD | 0.195 GPa | 28.3 ksi | at 1%; ASTM D882 |
| Impact | 54.9 | 54.9 | J/mm; NOVA Chemicals Puncture test |
| Coefficient of Friction | >= 0.60 | >= 0.60 | ASTM D1894 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD | 6.30 g/micron | 160 g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD | 3.30 g/micron | 83.8 g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
| Dart Drop | 2.00 g/micron | 50.8 g/mil | F<sub>50</sub>, ASTM D1709/A |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 20.5 MPa | 2970 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 16.5 MPa | 2390 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 8.6 % | 8.6 % | ASTM D1003 |
| Gloss | 54 % | 54 % | 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 |