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Westlake EN1817AA 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 EN1817 is a low density formulation suggested for film applications requiring high clarity, good tear and impact strength, good printability and a wide heat-sealing range.Application/UsesConverter film for foodFlexible medicalIndustrial 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	0.920 g/cc	0.0332 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Thickness	38.1 microns	1.50 mil
Melt Flow	1.7 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	1.7 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	300 %	300 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	850 %	850 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Test	110 g	0.243 lb	ASTM D1709A
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	33.8 MPa	4900 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	22.1 MPa	3200 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	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
Region	US & Canada	Bamberger Polymers Distribution

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