Westlake LF1055 Butene Linear Low Density Polyethylene

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Westlake LF1055 Butene Linear Low Density Polyethylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Linear Low Density (LLDPE)
Material Notes:	Westlake LF1055 is a butene LLDPE with high stiffness suitable for cast film extrusion. This material contains process aid for improved ease of extrusion, and can be used at 100% or as blending stock with LDPE or MDPE. Application/Uses Cast film Packaging film FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520. Kosher Compliant. All information provided by Westlake Chemical
Key Words:	High stiffness
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.925 g/cc	ASTM D1505
Thickness	1.00 mil
Melt Flow	3.5 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	700 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	800 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop	90.0 g/mil	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	4700 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	3100 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	31000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	36000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	2.0 %	ASTM D1003

Descriptive Properties
Process	Film

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