Dow AFFINITY™ FM 1570 Polyolefin Plastomer

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Dow AFFINITY™ FM 1570 Polyolefin Plastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	AFFINITY® FM 1570 polyolefin plastomer is an ethylene alpha-olefin resin designed to provide film products with excellent sealability and high hot tack strength, outstanding blown film optics, and exceptional toughness. Applications include laminated film products or sealant layers in flexible packaging structures. AFFINITY FM 1570 polymer has excellent compatibility with other polyolefins, allowing efficient blending and coextrusion. AFFINITY FM 1570 polymer complies with FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 c3.2a, which allows for its use in direct food contact applications. Film properties below based on a film thickness of 51 µm. Data provided by Dow Chemical.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.915 g/cc
Thickness	51.0 microns
Melt Flow	1.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg	Melt flow ratio I10/I2 is 10.5.

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	640 %
Film Elongation at Break, TD	670 %
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	360 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	760 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD	7.10 g/micron
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD	14.9 g/micron
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	51.4 MPa
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	43.9 MPa

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	4.9 %
Gloss	78 %	45°

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Processing Temperature	100 °C	Seal Initiation temperature

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes

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