Dow ELITE™ 5500G Enhanced Polyethylene Resin

Login to see your most recently viewed materials here. Or if you don't have an account with us yet, then click here to register.

(Viewing data as-entered. Click here to return)

Dow ELITE™ 5500G Enhanced Polyethylene Resin
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Linear Low Density (LLDPE)
Material Notes:	ELITE™ 5500G is a copolymer produced via INSITE™ Technology. It offers an exceptional combination of processability, low heat seal initiation temperature, package integrity, optical properties, and tear strength. ELLITE™ 5500 resin complies with U.S. FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2a. Information provided by Dow
Vendors:	No vendors are listed for this material. Please click here if you are a supplier and would like information on how to add your listing to this material.
Printer friendly version Download as PDF Download to Excel (requires Excel and Windows) Export data to your CAD/FEA program Add to Folder:

Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.914 g/cc	ASTM D792
Thickness	2.00 mil
Melt Flow	1.5 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	1233 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	1224 psi	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	645 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	684 %	ASTM D882
Secant Modulus, MD	0.1507 GPa	2% Secant; ASTM D882
Secant Modulus, TD	0.1755 GPa	2% Secant; ASTM D882
Impact	20	[lb_f]; Puncture Resistance Force; Dow Method
	244	[ft-lbf/in³]; Puncture Resistance; Dow Method
Puncture Energy	73.0 in-lb	Dow Method
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	860 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	1140 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD	430 g/mil	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD	570 g/mil	ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	530 g	Method B; ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	9461 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	9437 psi	ASTM D882
Heat Seal Strength Initiation Temperature	85.0 °C	2 lb/in heat seal strength; 0.5 sec dwell, 40 psi bar pressure, pull speed 10 (in./min.); Dow Method

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	121 °C	Dow Method (DSC)
Vicat Softening Point	98.0 °C	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	6.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	81 %	45°; ASTM D2457

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

Some of the values displayed above may have been converted from their original units and/or rounded in order to display the information in a consistent format. Users requiring more precise data for scientific or engineering calculations can click on the property value to see the original value as well as raw conversions to equivalent units. We advise that you only use the original value or one of its raw conversions in your calculations to minimize rounding error. We also ask that you refer to MatWeb's terms of use regarding this information. Click here to go back to viewing the property data in MatWeb's normal format.

Users viewing this material also viewed the following:
Dow ELITE™ 5100G Enhanced Polyethylene Resin
Borealis Borstar® FB2230 LLDPE for Film
Dow DOWLEX™ 2045G Linear Low Density Polyethylene
Dow DOWLEX™ 2045.11G Linear Low Density Polyethylene
Dow ELITE™ 5110G Enhanced Polyethylene Resin

PDOW1328 / 30546

	Advertise with MatWeb!
	Data sheets for over 180,000 metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites.
	HOME • SEARCH • TOOLS • SUPPLIERS • FOLDERS • ABOUT US • FAQ • LOG IN

System Message