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Westlake EF603 Low Density Polyethylene

Category	Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LDPE
Manufacturer	Westlake Chemical Corporation
Trade Name
Port	Shanghai port,China
Trade Terms	FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms	L/C, T/T, Western Union
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Material Notes:

Westlake EF603 is a LDPE resin with excellent toughness and processability. It is suggested in heavy duty films and medium duty shrink applications. It can be used as a bubble stabilizer in LLDPE rich films.Application/UsesHeavy duty refuse bags and linersMedium duty shrink filmBundling filmFDA: 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	0.919 g/cc	0.0332 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Thickness	50.8 microns	2.00 mil
Melt Flow	1.2 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	1.2 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	180 %	180 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	690 %	690 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop	4.92 g/micron	125 g/mil	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	30.3 MPa	4400 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	20.0 MPa	2900 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	152 MPa	22000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	193 MPa	28000 psi	ASTM D882

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	182 - 204 °C	360 - 400 °F	with BUR of 1.5:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5	2.5

Descriptive Properties	Value	Comments
Process	Film
Region	US & Canada	Bamberger Polymers Distribution

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