Dow DOWLEX™ 2245D Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Heavy Duty Film Grade

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Dow DOWLEX™ 2245D Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Heavy Duty Film Grade
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Linear Low Density (LLDPE); Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	DOWLEX® 2245D Polyethylene resin is a premier film resin for heavy duty applications. DOWLEX 2245D resin is used where improved thermal stability over a broad range of processing conditions is necessary. This material complies with U.S. FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 c 3.2(a) food packaging applications. The regulation should be consulted for complete details. Film properties below based on a film thickness of 25 µm. Data provided by Dow Chemical.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.920 g/cc
Thickness	25.0 microns
Melt Flow	1.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg	Melt flow ratio I10/I2 is 8.

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	26.2 MPa	Molded property
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	10.7 MPa
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	10.0 MPa
Tensile Strength, Yield	12.4 MPa	Molded property
Film Elongation at Break, MD	550 %
Film Elongation at Break, TD	650 %
Elongation at Break	1000 %	Molded value
Secant Modulus, MD	0.183 GPa	Film value
Secant Modulus, TD	0.186 GPa	Film value
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	375 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	600 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD	15.0 g/micron
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD	24.0 g/micron
Dart Drop	11.0 g/micron
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	57.2 MPa
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	39.3 MPa

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Vicat Softening Point	106 °C

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	5.0 %
Gloss	75 %	45°

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Processing Temperature	226 °C	Film extrusion temperature

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes	See notes for details.

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