LyondellBasell Petrothene® M2520FN Low Density Polyethylene

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® M2520FN Low Density Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Applications PETROTHENE M 2520 is a film grade resin that exhibits excellent optics, good gloss and good bubble stability. A typical application for this resin is high clarity packaging. Regulatory Status M 2520 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 177.1520C 2.1. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "…articles that contact food except for articles used for packing or holding food during cooking." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Processing Techniques Specific recommendations for processing M 2520 can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Film Processing Conditions 20 Mil Die Gap; BUR 2:1; (1.0 Mil Gauge) This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.925 g/cc	ASTM D1558
Thickness	1.00 mil	2:1 BUR; 20 mil die gap
Melt Flow	2.0 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	1500 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	1700 psi	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	250 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	520 %	ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	136 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	120 g	ASTM D1922
Dart Drop Test	50.0 - 60.0 g	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	3400 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	2900 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	31000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	35000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	5.5 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	95 %	at 60°; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	320 °F

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

Descriptive Properties
Antiblock	Low
Slip	High

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