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Westlake EF418 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
Payment Terms	L/C, T/T, Western Union
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Material Notes:

WESTLAKE polyethylene EF418 is a LDPE formula with excellent optical properties suggested by light and medium duty packaging.Application/UsesLight and medium duty produce bagsClarity packagingGeneral purpose packagingFDA: 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	0.9235 g/cc	0.03336 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Thickness	31.8 microns	1.25 mil
Melt Flow	1.25 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	1.25 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	250 %	250 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	650 %	650 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop	4.33 g/micron	110 g/mil	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	26.2 MPa	3800 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	18.6 MPa	2700 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	207 MPa	30000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	241 MPa	35000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	5.0 %	5.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	70 %	70 %	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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