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Westlake EF796 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 EF796 is a low density formulation suggested for film applications requiring a good balance of properties such as converter film for industrial packaging and general-purpose packaging.Application/UsesDisposable diaper filmFood-contact applicationsIndustrial 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	0.921 g/cc	0.0333 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Thickness	38.1 microns	1.50 mil
Melt Flow	2.5 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	2.5 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	750 %	750 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Test	100 g	0.221 lb	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	186 MPa	27000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	221 MPa	32000 psi	ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Vicat Softening Point	94.0 °C	201 °F	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	6.0 %	6.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	70 %	70 %	at 45º; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	182 - 193 °C	360 - 380 °F	with BUR of 2.4:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.4	2.4

Descriptive Properties	Value	Comments
Process	Film
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