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Westlake EF923 Low Density Polyethylene
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE)

Material Notes: Westlake Polyethylene EF923 is a low density formulation suggested for film applications that require a good balance of properties such as converter film for industrial packaging and general purpose packaging. It is also suggested for heat-sealing treated-to-treated film surfaces and where good clarity is important.

    Application/Uses
  • Bread bags
  • Food packaging
  • Food contact applications
  • Produce bags
  • Industrial packaging

FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520. Kosher Compliant.

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Key Words: Good balance of properties
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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 0.921 g/ccASTM D1505
Thickness 1.50 mil
Melt Flow 2.5 g/10 min
@Load 2.16 kg,
Temperature 190 °C
ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Film Elongation at Break, MD 250 %ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD 750 %ASTM D882
Dart Drop Test 100 gASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD 3800 psiASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD 2700 psiASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD 27000 psiASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD 32000 psiASTM D882
 
Optical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Haze 6.0 %ASTM D1003
Gloss 70 %at 45º; ASTM D2457
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Melt Temperature 360 - 380 °Fwith BUR of 2.4:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR) 2.4
 
Descriptive Properties
ProcessFilm

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