Dow Agility™ 2001 LDPE

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Dow Agility™ 2001 LDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded
Material Notes:	Product Description: Agility 2001 Performance LDPE Resin is a high pressure LDPE resin offering clarity combined with high shrink tension and strength. Main Characteristics: Optimum LDPE for retail shrink packaging Excellent combination of shrink force and sparkling optics Toughness for demanding applications . Complies with: US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 ©2.2. Consult the regulations for complete details. Availability: Latin America; North America Additive: Antiblock: No; Processing Aid: No; Slip: No Agency Ratings: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 ©2.2 Form: Pellets Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.927 g/cc	0.0335 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	0.40 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	0.40 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	15.4 MPa @Thickness 0.0508 mm	2240 psi @Thickness 0.00200 in	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	14.1 MPa @Thickness 0.0508 mm	2050 psi @Thickness 0.00200 in	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	440 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	440 % @Thickness 0.00200 in	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	600 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	600 % @Thickness 0.00200 in	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus	250 MPa @Thickness 0.0508 mm	36300 psi @Thickness 0.00200 in	MD; ASTM D882
	272 MPa @Thickness 0.0508 mm	39400 psi @Thickness 0.00200 in	TD; ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	280 g	280 g	0.002; ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	570 g	570 g	0.002; ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	120 g @Thickness 0.0508 mm	0.265 lb @Thickness 0.00200 in	ASTM D1709A
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	30.2 MPa @Thickness 0.0508 mm	4380 psi @Thickness 0.00200 in	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	25.4 MPa @Thickness 0.0508 mm	3680 psi @Thickness 0.00200 in	ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melting Point	113 °C	235 °F

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	4.8 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	4.8 % @Thickness 0.00200 in	ASTM D1003
Gloss	91 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm	91 % @Thickness 0.00200 in	45°; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	231 °C	448 °F	Extrusion
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5	2.5

Descriptive Properties
Film Puncture Resistance	66 ft-lb/in3		2.0 mil
Film Toughness	1140 ft-lb/in3		MD, ASTM D882
	1150 ft-lb/in3		TD, ASTM D882

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