Westlake EM182AA Low Density Polyethylene

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Westlake EM182AA Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE)
Material Notes:	EM182 is a low density formulation used for injection molding. It is an outstanding material for molding lids and other container closures because it processes easily on automatic molding equipment to produce molding items with excellent gloss, clarity, and warpage resistance. Application/Uses Cosmetics/personal care packaging Containers closures Food packaging Furniture/furniture trim Lids Medical Toys/sporting goods FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520. Kosher Compliant. All information provided by Westlake Chemical
Key Words:	Processes easily on automatic molding equipment.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.920 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	20 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	8.00 MPa	500mm/min; ASTM D638 Type IV Specimen
Elongation at Break	90 %	500mm/min; ASTM D638 Type IV Specimen
2% Secant Modulus	228 MPa	12.7mm/min; ASTM D790

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	300 - 330 °F

Descriptive Properties
Process	Injection Molding

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