Dow Dowlex™ 2046G LLDPE

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Dow Dowlex™ 2046G LLDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Linear Low Density (LLDPE); Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Product Description: Dowlex™ 2046G Polyethylene Resin is cast extrusion linear low density polyethylene resin grade suitable for artificial turf yarns including slit tapes and monofilaments. Main Characteristics: Linear Low Density Polyethylene Improved thermal stability for artificial turf yarns, high stiffness monofilament and tape. Complies with: FDA 21 CRF 177.1520©3.2a. Consult the regulations for complete details. Availability: North America Additive: Antiblock: No; Processing Aid: No; Slip: No Agency Ratings: FDA 21 CRF 177.1520©3.2a Form: Pellets Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.937 g/cc	0.0339 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	2.5 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	2.5 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	16.9 MPa	2450 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	17.6 MPa	2550 psi	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	620 %	620 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	750 %	750 %	ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	83 g	83 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	290 g	290 g	ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	57.0 g	0.126 lb	ASTM D1709A
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	59.2 MPa	8590 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	39.9 MPa	5790 psi	ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melting Point	125 °C	257 °F
Vicat Softening Point	119 °C	246 °F	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	2.6 %	2.6 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	90 %	90 %	45°; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	274 °C	525 °F	Extrusion

Descriptive Properties
Film Puncture Resistance	125 ft-lb/in3
Film Toughness	3720 ft-lb/in3		TD, ASTM D882
	3910 ft-lb/in3		MD, ASTM D882

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