Westlake EC472 Low Density Polyethylene

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Westlake EC472 Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE)
Material Notes:	WESTLAKE polyethylene EC472 is a low-density resin recommended for use in boardstock coating. This material has an excellent combination of low neck-in, ease of processing, and good chill-roll release. Application/Uses Milk cartons Liquid containers Multiwall bag stock Frozen food containers FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520. Kosher Compliant. All information provided by Westlake Chemical
Key Words:	Low neck-in, ease of processing, and good chill-roll release
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.923 g/cc	0.0333 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow	5.0 g/10 min	5.0 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	11.0 MPa	1600 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	450 %	450 %	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	0.165 GPa	24.0 ksi	ASTM D1709

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	302 - 329 °C	575 - 625 °F

Descriptive Properties
Process	Coating

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