Westlake Elevate™ EF545 4% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

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Westlake Elevate™ EF545 4% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Material Notes:	Westlake EF545 resin is a 4% EVA copolymer designed for films that require excellent optical and strength properties. This Kosher compliant resin has excellent heat sealing characteristics and low temperature brittleness properties. Application/Uses High clarity packaging Light and medium duty produce bags Linear blend component for sealing and clarity FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1350. Kosher Compliant. All information provided by Westlake Chemical
Key Words:	Excellent optical and strength properties. 4% EVA.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Vinyl Acetate Content	4.0 %
Thickness	1.25 mil
Melt Flow	0.55 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	225 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	600 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Test	160 g	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	3300 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	2600 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	25000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	30000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	13 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	50 %	at 45º; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	360 - 390 °F	with BUR of 1.5:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5

Descriptive Properties
process	Film

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